Hands-On Lumber Production Associate

84 Lumber; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber in Newark, DE is seeking an entry-level Production Associate to assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses.

You will insert or position materials, clamp and splice parts by hand and with power tools, and verify dimensions according to supervisor instructions and blueprints. You’ll perform quality checks and help improve production efficiency. Daily duties include following the production list and cleaning work areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos; write simple correspondence.
• 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 GED.

Responsibilities

• Assemble building material components and verify dimensions per supervisor's instructions and blueprints.
• Insert or position materials, clamp, splice, fit parts by hand and with power tools.
• Use a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints.
• Quality control of assembled items and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Follow prioritized production list and operate press stations to place and press plates on lumber.
• Fulfill daily machine and area cleanup procedures.

Skills

Read/interpret instructions

Blueprints/diagrams

Tape measure reading

Manual handling/safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

84 Lumber in Newark, DE is seeking an entry-level Production Associate to assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses.

You will insert or position materials, clamp and splice parts by hand and with power tools, and verify dimensions according to supervisor instructions and blueprints. You’ll perform quality checks and help improve production efficiency. Daily duties include following the production list and cleaning work areas.