Lumber Grader Trainee
Thornton, CA 
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Posted 14 days ago
Job Description

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.





Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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