Truss Builder

PARR; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks vacation start

Sick days

7 holidays

Medical plan with low deductible

Dental, Vision, EAP

Footwear subsidy

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

PARR is seeking a Truss Builder to manufacture roof and floor trusses in our Harrisburg-area yard. You will use a framing hammer, nail plates, and saws, following safety and quality standards to produce defect-free products.

The position offers hourly pay in the $19.15–$21.23 range, benefits including vacation, sick days, holidays, and a 401(k) plan with matching, plus tuition reimbursement and profit sharing opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and work outdoors.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Puncture resistant, slip resistant footwear required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials for damage prior to use.
• Assist with unloading precut lumber from saws to building station.
• Fabricate trusses by placing lumber onto the fabrication table and assembling them with nail plates.
• Ensure the quality of trusses by following standard procedures.
• Work at a steady pace with a sense of urgency.

Skills

Framing hammer

Electric saw

Pneumatic nail gun

Read tape measure

Reliable transportation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Framing hammer

Electric saw

Pneumatic nail gun

Job description

Company Overview

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders.

Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Pay

Pay: $19.15-$21.23 hourly

Role

The Truss Builder’s main responsibility is using hammer and nail plates to manufacture roof and floor trusses. Truss Builders are responsible for the quality and accuracy of the trusses they assemble and work closely with the Sawyer and the Truss Stacker to ensure quality product is being used and trusses are free of defects before they leave the yard to be delivered to customers. This position reports to the Ops Lead, Production Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, or Plant Manager. This position supports our mission of Legendary Service Through Teamwork by providing our customers with manufactured products free of defects and built out of properly graded wood and steel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to use a framing hammer, electric saw, pneumatic nail gun, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Must have reliable transportation
• Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, and made of leather or composite material required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect materials for damage prior to use (cracks in the boards, too much wane, mold, sun damage, etc.)
• Assist with unloading precut lumber from saws to building station, placing them in a specified position to increase efficiency while fabricating trusses
• Use pull sheets to grab the correct amount of nail plates needed for the current batch of trusses being built
• Fabricate trusses by placing lumber onto the fabrication table and assembling them together using nail plates and a hammer
• Ensure the quality of trusses by following standard procedures (all products are manufactured with tight joints, no material defects, and plates positioned properly)
• Works at a good steady pace with a sense of urgency
• Quality of work is accurate
• Comes to work property attired and well-groomed with good hygiene
• Helps in overall cleanliness of the location
• Has minimal product damage as well as minimal rebuilds
• Assists in making sure the day's workload is completed before leaving
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Work Conditions

This position works in a warehouse in all weather conditions. Hours and schedule may change based on workload and season.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend and kneel repetitively
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to utilize all appropriate safety equipment
• Ability to be active for 8-10 hours a day i.e. throwing lumber, getting on and off the table, and swinging a hammer etc.

Benefits

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• Footwear subsidy through boot vendor after 90 days of employment
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
• In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to your 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $525 for the 2024 year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

Company Culture & Opportunities

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company.

PARR Promotes! We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is A LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast! We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees.

Values

At PARR, we believe in career growth from within. Our CEO started as a driver, and many of our leaders began in entry-level positions and worked their way up. Transparent pay, merit increases, and promotions reflect our commitment to recognizing hard work. As a local, family-owned business with more than 95 years of history, we are guided by our values: Family, Adaptable, Customer-Focused, and Ethical. We prioritize our employees and cultivate a culture of safety, respect, and work-life balance. Our dedication to Legendary Service through Teamwork keeps us at the forefront of the building materials industry.