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UFP Industries

2nd Shift General Labor

Janesville, WI

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

Midway Staffing

2nd Shift General Labor

Streamwood, IL

$16.50/hr

HIRING PACKERS - 2ND SHIFTEARN A $100 WEEKLY ATTENDANCE BONUS! Location: Streamwood, IL Pay Rate ... Ability to stand for eight or more hours per shift. * Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 ...

UFP Industries

2nd Shift General Labor

Brunswick, GA · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

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 ...

UFP Industries

2nd Shift General Labor

Salisbury, NC

$14.50 - $18/hr

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 ...

UFP Industries

2nd Shift General Labor

Janesville, WI

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

UFP Industries

2nd Shift General Labor

Salisbury, NC · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

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 ...

UFP Industries

2nd Shift General Labor

Janesville, WI · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

UFP Industries

2nd Shift General Labor

Janesville, WI · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

Valmont Industries Inc.

$16 - $20/hr

Apply now. 1st shift : 6:15am-2:30pm 2nd shift: 2:30pm-11pm Essential Functions: • Must be a ... in general plant clean up and housekeeping • Work safely, protecting self and others from ...

Farmer Focus

General Labor 2nd Shift

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

$17.50/hr

2nd Shift General Labor JobDescription Job Title: General Labor Department: Production Reports To: Debone Superintendent FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: On Plant / Assigned Location(s) Work ...

Aerotek

General Laborer - 2nd Shift

Fontana, CA · On-site

$22/hr

Experience in general labor or production work. * Ability to use a tape measure accurately for ... Ability to work effectively on a 2nd shift schedule. * Reliable work habits and consistency in ...

Amrize

3rd Shift General Laborer

Harpers Ferry, WV · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

Perform general labor tasks to support daily quarry operations * Assist with the operation and ... Willingness to work 2nd shift, including overtime and weekends as needed * Basic mechanical ...

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Infographic showing various 2Nd Shift General Labor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,442 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

2nd Shift General Labor

UFP Industries

Janesville, WI

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

UFP Industries rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

323rd of 544 rated manufacturers

Job description

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

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Universal Forest Products, Inc., is a U.S.-based global corporation that finds reward in its roots and its hard-earned success. Founded in 1955 as a supplier of lumber to the manufactured housing industry, Universal today is a multibillion-dollar holding company with subsidiaries around the globe that serve three robust markets: retail, industrial and construction. Since 1993, Universal has been publicly traded (Nasdaq: UFPI). We re headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Industry

Wood product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Grand Rapids, MI, US

Year founded

1955

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