Production Intern

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