Production Associate – Manufacturing / General Labor

Universal Forest Products
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 15 - 18 hourlyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Safety","Teamwork","Attention to detail","Ability to follow instructions","Continuous improvement"]

Support manufacturing operations by safely handling, organizing, and preparing laminated wood products for production and shipment. In this hands-on general labor role, you’ll move and secure lumber materials, label and bundle products, apply tags, verify quantities, maintain tag inventory, and record production activity. Work Monday–Friday in a safety-focused, team environment with exposure to multiple stages of the in-house mill process.

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Universal Forest Products
Universal Forest Products
10 hours ago

Production Associate – Manufacturing / General Labor

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Job Summary

Support manufacturing operations by safely handling, organizing, and preparing laminated wood products for production and shipment. In this hands-on general labor role, you’ll move and secure lumber materials, label and bundle products, apply tags, verify quantities, maintain tag inventory, and record production activity. Work Monday–Friday in a safety-focused, team environment with exposure to multiple stages of the in-house mill process.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Move, handle, and secure lumber products and materials according to instructions.
  • •Stack finished products and bundle, band, and secure materials using strapping and corner protectors.
  • •Label materials by product type, size, and count; apply individual tags as required.
  • •Verify correct quantities are bundled, labeled, and secured; maintain accurate tag inventory and report discrepancies.
  • •Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; record production activity and assist with loading/unloading carts as needed.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 15 - 18 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •No prior manufacturing experience required; lumber or production experience is a plus.
  • •High school diploma or GED preferred (not required).
  • •Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a physical manufacturing environment.
  • •Basic math skills preferred, especially for verifying quantities and bundles.
  • •Must be 18 years of age or older.
Education:High School
Skills:SafetyTeamworkAttention to detailAbility to follow instructionsContinuous improvement

Company Brief

Universal Forest Products
Manufactures and distributes wood, composite, and other building products for residential and commercial construction. Serves customers across retail, construction, industrial, and packaging markets through a broad network of manufacturing and distribution operations.
Industry: Building Materials
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, United States
Founded: 1955
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