Lumber Grader Trainee
Full-time
8 months ago
Employment Information
When we win, you win! UFP has a long history of sharing profits with employees. Our hourly team members are eligible for a fall bonus based on their local operation’s performance! Come join our production team where you will work in a hands-on collaborative environment with the ability to see your work come together in an end product every day.
Job Summary
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Grades and sorts of softwood SPF and SYP in accordance with third party TP / SPIB inspection requirements
- Moves and secures lumber products and other materials according to instructions
- Stacks finished products according to predetermine bundle sizes and/or customer requirements
- Labels material based on type, size and count, and following specifications
- 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, 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
- Assist other work areas moving material, loading and unloading material carts
- Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED is preferred but not required.
- Certification in lumber grading preferred, however non-certified graders will be considered if already in process of training and can be certified
- No minimum experience is required, but manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred
- 3-5 years of related experience in lumber grading is preferred
- Working knowledge of basic math
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Compensation & Benefit Information:
Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $20.00 - 22.00 hourly. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by experience and other job-related factors.
Bonus/Incentive Pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral 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
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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