Lumber Plant Team Member

Job Opportunity

Join our four-person team where you'll safely operate equipment, manage inventory, and help keep wood treating and shipping running smoothly while meeting daily production goals.

Job Status: Nonexempt - paid hourly and eligible for overtime pay.

Reports to: RWP Plant Manager

JOB OVERVIEW:

• This is a full-time position. Generally, the work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 5:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., and may include some Saturdays. Weekly work schedules are shared in advance and can range from 40 to 60 hours per work week.
• Occasional travel to Muscle Shoals for training and company events is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Treating Plant Operations

• Identify, tag, pull pieces, package, and bundle lumber and non-lumber items per order notes.
• Half pack and repackage lumber.
• Complete daily paperwork and basic computer tasks using Microsoft Office programs.
• Communicate equipment, product, or workflow issues to the RWP Plant Manager.
• Operate forklift to load and unload treating plant tram.
• Operate forklift to move lumber and other materials throughout the plant and property.
• Perform other duties assigned by the RWP Plant Manager.

Shipping & Receiving

• Operate forklift to load and unload trailers safely and efficiently.
• Check inbound and outbound loads for accuracy and safety.
• Follow shipping and receiving schedules and keep records updated.
• Operate company-owned and leased trucks to move, place, weigh, and transport trailers.
• Complete trailer inspections according to DOT regulations before moving dollied trailers.

Safety

• Arrive on time and follow all company policies in the Employee Handbook.
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Operate equipment and machinery according to company, OSHA, DOT, and product safety standards.
• Maintain and protect company equipment and property.
• Report maintenance needs, damaged equipment, and safety concerns.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Valid driver's license
• Forklift experience with UTD certification or the ability to demonstrate safe handling of forklifts in an on-site test.

Preferred

• Warehouse and/or manufacturing experience preferred.

ABOUT RWP & UTD

Ringgold Wood Preserving, LLC (RWP) is a lumber treating plant in Ringgold, Georgia. This company is owned by UTD. United Treating & Distribution, LLC (UTD) is a leading supplier of pressure treated and untreated lumber, as well as specialty building products. Grounded in our Christian values, we are committed to integrity, excellence, and service. With a strong reputation in the industry, we aim to build long-term relationships by treating others the way we want to be treated.