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General Laborer

UFP Industries · Blue Island, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about physical work you've done before and how you handled the demands of it.

What they are checking: Readiness for heavy, repetitive work outdoors or in a plant.

Tell me about a time you had to follow very specific instructions at work.

What they are checking: Ability to follow procedures exactly instead of doing it their own way.

What does safety mean to you when you're working around moving forklifts and heavy material?

What they are checking: Situational awareness and respect for hazards in a busy lumber yard.

What would you do

Your staple gun stops working in the middle of a run. What do you do?

What they are checking: Basic troubleshooting and knowing when to call for help instead of forcing a tool.

You notice the tag inventory doesn't match what you were told was there. What do you do?

What they are checking: Reporting discrepancies to the supervisor, which the posting specifically asks for.

A coworker asks you to help in another area, but you're behind on your own work. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Teamwork balanced with communicating to the supervisor about priorities.

About the work

You'll move and stack lumber to set bundle sizes and customer requirements. Why does getting the count and stack exactly right matter?

What they are checking: Understanding that wrong counts or stacks lead to customer complaints, returns and lost money.

How would you make sure each bundle is tagged with the right type, size and count?

What they are checking: Careful labeling habits, since mislabeled lumber ships to the wrong place.

How do you safely band, bundle and secure lumber, including corner protectors and loading sticks?

What they are checking: Knowing why each securing step exists so loads don't shift or get damaged in transit.

How do you record your production so the numbers are accurate at the end of the shift?

What they are checking: Paperwork accuracy, since production sheets feed inventory and pay.

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The full job description

As published by UFP Industries.

Job Summary General labor is responsible for safely handling lumber products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations. 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 Click here to watch what a day in the life of a General Labor role looks like. Hourly: $16 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.

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