Production Associate (Entry Level) - Manufacturing - Carpentry

84 Lumber Company; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber Company seeks a full-time Production Associate to assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/truss parts. This entry-level role requires reading blueprints, measuring with a tape, and lifting up to 80 pounds, with 10–12 hour shifts.

You will follow supervisor instructions, perform quality checks, and help maintain a clean, safe work area while supporting production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read diagrams and blueprints.
• Lift up to 80 pounds and work 10–12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble building material components as directed.
• Position materials, clamp, splice, and verify dimensions.
• Quality control and suggest improvements.
• Maintain cleanliness and operate press stations as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hammer

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].