Truss Production Associate Trainee

Overview

Build More Than Trusses—Build Your Career with 84 Lumber

Location:

91-B Riverside Dr., Cartersville, GA

84 Lumber is hiring Truss Builders for our fast‑paced manufacturing facility in Cartersville, GA. We are seeking experienced candidates as well as motivated individuals ready to learn a skilled trade and grow their careers.

If you have experience in construction, framing, carpentry, warehouse operations, landscaping, concrete, roofing, plumbing, painting, or general labor, we encourage you to apply.

• Pay start at $17/hr
• 1st shift 6:00am–2:30pm
• Monday–Friday
• Overtime may be available, including Saturdays

• Assemble roof and floor trusses using jigs, nail guns, and hand tools
• Read and interpret engineered drawings and blueprints
• Maintain quality, safety, and production standards
• Work in a team environment to meet daily production goals
• Insert, position, clamp, splice, and fit parts by hand and with power tools, and verify dimensions of cut material following supervisor instructions, blueprint specifications, and the cut sheet layout
• Use a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints
• Control quality of assembled items, proposing process improvements to increase efficiency
• Follow the prioritized production list assigned by the Assembler Lead and use assigned press stations to place and press plates on appropriate lumber
• Fulfill daily machine and area cleanup procedures

• Construction or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, and a tape measure
• Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs repeatedly, or up to 80 lbs as needed
• Ability to stand for long periods and work 10–12 hour shifts in heat, cold, and dust
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others

• Must be 18+
• Must show up on time, every day
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to work 10–12 hour shifts
• Must bring your own 22 oz hammer and tape measure
• Work boots required on day one
• No facial hair (must meet safety/PPE requirements)
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E‑Verify employer)
• Background check required (no felonies within past 7 years)
• Drug screening required

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Monthly performance bonuses
• Employee discounts
• Career advancement opportunities

• Background check required (no felonies within past 7 years)
• Drug screening required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (e‑Verify employer)
• Must bring your own 22 oz hammer and tape measure
• Work boots required on day one
• No facial hair (must meet safety/PPE requirements)

We promote from within and invest in our people. This is more than a job—it’s a long‑term career opportunity in a growing, stable company. Employees who demonstrate reliability, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn have opportunities to advance.

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.

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