Wood Truss Stacker

Overview

Reporting to the Truss Manager, the Truss Stacker is responsible for stacking wood trusses according to specifications in a safe and efficient manner to meet internal and external customer needs.

• Promote and drive safety‑first culture, ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors
• Know and follow safety and emergency procedures as needed
• Operate assembly equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner to stack and band wood trusses as per customer orders, while adhering to quality specifications
• Routinely perform quality checks and make adjustments as needed to provide customer with accurate and damage‑free product
• Complete all daily tasks
• Maintain clean work area throughout shift
• Complete housekeeping and work area prep tasks prior to end of shift
• Routinely perform preventative maintenance on machinery as per training
• Troubleshoot and/or notify immediate supervisor of machine breakdowns or issues
• Maintain and/or update department visual tracking metrics boards
• Cross‑train on other functions in the department
• Provide support in meeting and/or exceeding department and plant goals such as safety, quality, scrap prevention and operational excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ability to

• Properly utilize and maintain all personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Read and write
• Effectively communicate with others
• Read a tape measure, use a bander, and be organized
• Maintain a dependable attendance record
• Receive instruction and follow direction, including technical and multi‑step instructions
• Work indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work independently as well as in a team
• Work safely, remain calm and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment

• Contribute innovative solutions to work‑related challenges
• Learn, align with and support company goals, values and mission statement
• Lead from any role within the organization and contribute in developing fellow team members

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous field‑related, forklift and/or manufacturing experience

• Standing for long periods of time outdoors
• Routine lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional up to 75 lbs
• Frequent to occasional lifting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing and pulling