Production Associate
UFP Industries · Buffalo · $17–$20/hr (stated in the posting)
Job Summary
Production Associate is responsible for safely handling lumber products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.
Schedule: Employees are assigned to one of four rotating shift teams. A and B Shifts work 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, while C and D Shifts work 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Moves and secures lumber products and other materials according to instructions
- Stacks finished products according to predetermined bundle sizes and/or customer requirements
- Labels material based on the following specifications: type, size, and count
- Applies individual tags to material before/after treating/production
- Uses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment
- Bands, bundles and secures material, including attaching corner protectors and loading sticks
- Follows instructions for stacking material properly and according to company policy and customer requirements
- Ensures correct quantities and material are strapped, and labeled before leaving the work area
- Maintains accurate inventory of tags and reports any problems or discrepancies to supervisor
- Records production on production sheets
- Maintains a clean and organized work area
- Assists with other work areas by moving material, loading and unloading material carts
- Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED preferred but not required
- No minimum experience is required, but manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred
- Working knowledge of basic math preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age
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$17.00 - $20.00 hourly - dependent on experience *
*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living
Bonus/Incentive Pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, and trip rate bonuses.
A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.
Benefits currently offered to our employees:
• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.