Job Specifications

Knowledge

• High school diploma / GED preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in manufacturing and / or assembling is required.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to recognize quality of material
• Demonstrates ability to perform LOTO
• Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools
• Demonstrate ability to stack material properly
• Ability to pay attention to surroundings
• Ability to identify safety issues in their work area, and notice equipment malfunctions
• Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to read a tape measure and read blue prints or plans
• Ability to troubleshoot the machine or equipment in use.
• Ability to understand efficiencies and productivity measures
• Demonstrate eye-hand coordination
• Ability to work under immediate supervision
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct

• Safety conscious
• Team player and goal oriented
• Open to change and positive attitude
• Committed to plant and company goals
• Participates in Safety and CI programs
• Punctual and reliable
• Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results

Working Conditions

The following physical activity is required (percentage of time during a typical workday may vary)

Activity

Not Required

Less than 25%

25 to 49%

50 to 74%

75% or more

Bending at Waist

Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling

Climbing / Balancing

Lifting / Carrying

Less than 10 lbs.

10-25 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Pushing / Pulling

Twisting

Using force

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear with or without correction.

Seeing : Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects with or without correction.

Driving a vehicle / heavy equipment

Reaching : Extending the hands and arms in any direction (above and beyond comfort zone).

Handling : Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands.

Repetitive Motion : Repetitious movement of arms , hands, wrists, etc.

Other : Specify

Disclaimer Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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

Last updated : 2024-04-28