Yard Personnel

Nylumber; Edgerton (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package

Job summary

Nelson Truss, a family-owned truss design and manufacturing company in Wisconsin, is hiring Yard Staff for first shift (6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) with likely overtime during busy season.

This role supports unloading and loading trucks, moving lumber, and operating the forklift in the yard. You will read engineered drawings, use tape measures and power tools, and work as part of a team to keep the yard safe and organized.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in the truss or related building trades industry.
• Ability to read and follow engineered drawings.
• Basic arithmetic and calculator use.
• Proficient forklift operation and lumber handling.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Move, stack, and handle finished trusses and lumber.
• Help unload and load trucks.
• Manage the truss stacker.
• Operate forklift to move lumber carts.
• Mark trusses with tag numbers.
• Tie truss batches with metal straps.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and safety.
• Support Saw Catcher and Saw Picker as backup.

Skills

Truss industry experience

Forklift operation

Lumber handling

Reading engineered drawings

Arithmetic/calculator use

Team player

Attendance reliability

Job description

Nelson Truss,is a truss design and manufacturing company seeking reliable employees with a strong work ethic. Family-owned and operated since 1999, Nelson Truss prides itself on excellent customer service and hiring great people.

We are currently seeking to hire Yard Staff personnel.This is a first shift position, hours are 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with overtime likely during the busy season.

Typical Job Duties include:

• Move, stack, and handle finished trusses, bunks of lumber and cut lumber carts.
• Help unload and load trucks.
• Manage the truss stacker.
• Perform general back-up duties for Saw Catcher and Saw Picker positions.
• Operate forklift to move lumber carts, trash, etc.
• Mark trusses with tag numbers.
• Use metal strap banders to tie truss batches together.
• Empty dumpsters and trash and perform general area clean-up duties.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting (on forklift or other equipment)
• Walking/Standing –moving about the yard completing various tasks
• Lifting/Carrying (often done on uneven ground) - up to 25 pounds on a regular continuous basis; 25 – 50 pounds on a frequent basis; 50 – 100 pounds on an occasional basis
• Work in an outdoor environment

Qualifications include:

• One to two years of experience within truss industry or related building trades industry
• Ability to use tools such as tape measures, saws, squares, hammers, power tools, etc.
• Good understanding and use of arithmetic along with ability to use a calculator
• Ability to read and follow engineered drawings
• Good understanding of lumber sizes, grades, types and where they are used in trusses
• Strong knowledge of forklift use and types to handle many different lifting types
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Consistent and reliable attendance

Nelson-Young Lumber is proud of our long-standing commitment to providing stable jobs in our local communities. We offer an excellent benefit package and a competitive salary to the right candidate.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.