Job description

Barlow Truss Inc. has immediate full-time openings for motivated, hard-working individuals looking to join our truss production team!

The Truss Assembler #3 is an entry-level position that performs repetitive assembly operations to mass-produce wood trusses by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pack and stack trusses in the designated location.
• Unload carts (Can be done alone, but it is recommended that two people perform this duty together.)
• Stack boards for sawyer.
• Remove cart from behind the saw, when necessary, always replacing it with another cart.
• Put the correct truss plates in the correct location, before setup is complete.
• Place connector plate in the proper location on each joint and splice.
• Label trusses, when required.
• Stamp trusses.
• Band trusses.
• Help with quality control.
• Exercise proper safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Keep trash conveyor and area under saw reasonably clean.
• Empty trash carts, when they are full.
• Report any problems to Floor Supervisor.
• Work closely with other employees.
• Perform any and all other functions and duties that may be assigned by the Floor Supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 18 years of age or older
• Preferred high school diploma or GED.
• Prior assembly or carpentry experience helpful.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Work boots required.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to write simple correspondence. Verbal expression ability to effectively present information, in both individual and small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to read tape measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand for 10 hours a day; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is continuously required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must continuously lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts, forklift fumes, saws, and airborne saw dust particles.
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Will be required to wear ear plugs for noise protection as well as eye protection and other personal protective equipment required by the location.

BENEFITS

• Holiday Pay after two (2) months
• Health and Dental Insurance after two (2) full months
• Vacation after one (1) year: 40 hours; after two (2) years: 80 hours

ABOUT US

Barlow Truss Inc. is a family-owned and operated wood roof truss manufacturer, serving commercial and residential clients across North Central Idaho and Eastern Washington. Over the past 20 years, Barlow Truss has expanded to become one of the leading truss manufacturers in the area.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. E.O.E.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lewiston, ID 83501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Assembly (Preferred)
• Carpentry (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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