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
UFP Industries is a wood manufacturing company that manufactures, distributes and sells a wide variety of value-added products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and other industrial applications worldwide. As UFP continues to grow, we are looking for hard-working, smart, goal-oriented and creative interns to grow with us!
The intern hired for this position should expect to learn all facets of the manufacturing, sales and production side of our business. With a rotational program, you will be working with different departments and gaining experience and knowledge to further your growth in your field of study.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Develops a comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities
Learns how to operate the Company's business system in order to perform required administrative functions
Develops working knowledge of Continuous Improvement, efficiency standards, and safety
Assists in sales, customer service, and production activities as assigned
Will have a summer project given at the beginning of the internship and will be presented at the end of the summer
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Working knowledge in the use of a computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
Working knowledge of various office equipment (computer, scanner, etc.)
Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
Demonstrated proficiency to manage multiple tasks, to set priorities, and to meet deadlines.
Demonstrate proficiency in general telephone and office etiquette and legible handwriting
Ability to comprehend and follow written and oral working instructions.
Proficiency in the use of business math
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.