Truss Team Leader

Clayton Homes (New); Morristown (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Lead Builder to join their team. This role involves supervising a small team of builders, ensuring production efficiency, and adhering to safety standards. The company prides itself on creating a supportive work environment that emphasizes career growth and work-life balance. Team members enjoy flexible benefits packages, including health, dental, and vision options, along with a robust 401K program. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in a role that values teamwork and excellence.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs consistently and stand for 8+ hours.
• Team-oriented with excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team of builders while ensuring production needs are met.
• Assemble pre-cut wooden parts and follow safety and quality control procedures.

Skills

Team-oriented

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic staple guns

Hammers

Saws

Presses

Job description

Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Our lead builders are responsible for ensuring that daily production needs are met by leading & supporting a small team of 2-4 builders with an emphasis on safety and production efficiency. Other duties include moving specified precut parts to work area and positioning parts in alignment with truss layouts, following department supervisor’s instructions and blueprint specifications.

Production Lead Builder Responsibilities Include:

1. First line supervisor that provides daily support to a team of 3-4 production builders.
2. Verifying dimensions of pre-cut parts for accuracy of assembly.
3. Ability to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints and connect parts at joints using hammers, presses, saws or pneumatic staple guns.
4. Assemble pre-cut wooden parts to build trusses and similar supports of wall sections used in building construction.
5. Follow all safety procedures and standards as established by the company.
6. Follow all quality control procedures and standards as established by the company.
7. Informs production supervisor when material is missing, defective or additional material is needed.
8. Cleans work area daily.

Production Builder Qualifications Include:

1. Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
2. Ability to lift 50-75 lbs consistently.
3. Ability to bend, twist, squat, reach.
4. Candidate must have excellent attendance.
5. Team-oriented.

Why Clayton?

A Berkshire Hathaway Company - an integrity-based organization offering unlimited career growth opportunities.

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part-time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.