84C Production Trainee (Stacker)

Overview The full-time Production Associate Trainee "Stacker" is an entry-level position. Responsible for accurately and efficiently sorting, stacking, and preparing lumber used in the manufacturing of roof and floor trusses. This position supports the production team by ensuring lumber is properly organized and available for the truss-building process. The Lumber Stacker works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and must follow established safety and quality procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Sort and stack lumber according to size, length, grade, and production requirements. Prepare and organize lumber for use in roof and floor truss production. Read production tags, labels, and work orders to identify required lumber. Verify lumber dimensions and quantities before sending materials to production. Place lumber in designated locations to maintain an efficient production flow. Move and handle lumber safely throughout the manufacturing area. Assist production team members with staging materials for truss assembly. Inspect lumber for damage, defects, or incorrect dimensions and notify the supervisor of any issues. Maintain an organized and clean work area. Follow production schedules and daily work assignments. Meet established production and quality standards. Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements. Work cooperatively with truss builders, sawyers, production associates, and supervisors. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Previous experience in a lumber yard, truss manufacturing, construction, warehouse, or manufacturing environment is preferred. Experience handling lumber or building materials is a plus. Ability to read and understand basic measurements and a tape measure. Ability to identify lumber by size and length. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment. Reliable attendance and punctuality. Ability to work safely as part of a team. Physical Requirements Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, and move lumber and building materials weighing approximately 50–80 pounds. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and twisting. Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday. Ability to work around moving machinery, lumber, and other production equipment. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures. Work Environment Work is performed in a truss manufacturing plant. The employee will work around lumber, saws, conveyors, presses, forklifts, and other manufacturing equipment. Proper PPE and compliance with all safety procedures are required at all times. Key Performance Expectations The Lumber Stacker is expected to: Maintain accurate and organized lumber stacks. Keep materials flowing efficiently to the truss production line. Minimize material handling errors and production delays. Follow all safety requirements. Maintain consistent productivity and quality. Communicate material shortages or problems to the supervisor promptly. 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.