What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate - Entry-level wood truss builder position at 84 Lumber Company?
Position Summary
A Forklift Operator in a lumberyard or truss plant is responsible for safely operating forklifts to transport, load, and unload lumber, trusses, and other building materials. This role supports production and distribution by ensuring materials are efficiently moved to designated areas while maintaining safety and organization within the yard or plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Material Handling: Load, unload, and transport lumber, trusses, and building components using a forklift.
- Inventory Management: Organize and stage materials to support production and shipping schedules.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and equipment maintenance procedures.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine checks on forklifts to ensure they are in good working condition.
- Yard Organization: Keep the yard and storage areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Collaboration: Work with team members, supervisors, and truck drivers to ensure efficient workflow.
- Documentation: Complete required paperwork related to inventory movement and forklift operation.
Schedule:
First shift: Monday through Friday - 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Second shift: Monday through Thursday - 3:30 pm to 2:00 am
Benefits:
Full benefits after 60 days of consecutive work include:
Monthly incentives based on efficiency
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k) match and profit sharing
PTO, sick and personal time off.
6 Holidays paid
Responsibilities
Inserting or positioning materials, clamping, splicing, fitting parts by hand and with power tools, and verifying dimensions of cut material by following supervisor's instructions, blueprint specifications, and the cut sheet layout.
Using a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints.
Quality control of assembled items, proposing process improvements when applicable to increase efficiency.
Following prioritized production list assigned by Assembler Lead and using assigned press stations to place and press plates on appropriate lumber.
Fulfilling daily machine and area cleanup procedures.
Qualifications
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one
Ability to read and understand simple diagrams, blueprints, and a tape measure
Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts and lift up to 80 pounds
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.
