84C Production Trainee (CL1)

84 Lumber; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber in Kings Mountain, NC seeks a full-time Production Associate to assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses. You will use hand and power tools and follow supervisor instructions and blueprints to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities include inspecting dimensions, placing reinforcement plates on joints, and maintaining quality while keeping work areas clean. The role requires lifting up to 80 pounds and working 10–12 hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Reading instructions, memos, and short correspondence; ability to present information one-on-one.
• Ability to read and understand diagrams, blueprints, and a tape measure.
• Willingness to work 10–12 hour shifts and lift up to 80 pounds.
• HS diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble building material components using hand and power tools per supervisor instructions.
• Position materials, clamp, splice, and verify dimensions from blueprints and cut sheet layouts.
• Quality-check assembled items and suggest process improvements for efficiency.
• Follow the production list and operate press stations to place and press plates on lumber.
• Complete daily machine and area cleanup procedures.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Blueprint literacy

Physical stamina

Long shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The full-time Production Associate is an entry-level position that will assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses.

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 [e-mail].