General Labor - Lumber Yard

Job Description

Job Description

Pallet Builder / Truss Assembler

Alternate/Related Job Titles: Pallet Assembler, Truss Builder, Truss Assembler, Lumber Production Worker, Wood Products Assembler, General Laborer

Location: Schertz, TX
Schedule: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 3:00pm-11:30pm
Hiring Environment: Second-chance friendly

Pay-$14.50-$15.00

Job Summary

We are seeking dependable, hardworking Pallet Builders / Truss Assemblers to join a lumber and wood products production team in Schertz, TX. This is a hands-on position focused on building and assembling wooden pallets, trusses, and related lumber products according to production specifications.

This role is a good fit for candidates with experience in construction, carpentry, framing, pallet building, lumber yards, manufacturing, warehouse production, or other hands-on labor environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and assemble wooden pallets, trusses, and other lumber products according to specifications.
• Measure, position, and assemble lumber components accurately.
• Use nail guns, saws, hammers, measuring tapes, and other hand or power tools.
• Read basic measurements, production instructions, and assembly specifications.
• Inspect lumber and completed assemblies for defects, damage, and quality issues.
• Stack, organize, and move lumber and finished products throughout the production area.
• Maintain production pace while meeting quality expectations.
• Follow established safety procedures when operating tools and handling lumber.
• Keep workstations clean and organized.
• Work cooperatively with production team members to meet daily output goals.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the scheduled shift.
• Assist with other lumber production and general labor duties as needed.

Required Experience

• Previous experience in general labor, construction, manufacturing, lumber production, warehouse production, assembly, or a similar hands-on environment.
• Experience safely using basic hand or power tools in a work environment.
• Experience performing physical, production-based work is preferred.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Pallet building or pallet repair experience.
• Roof or floor truss assembly experience.
• Lumber yard, framing, carpentry, construction, or wood products manufacturing experience.

Required Skills

• Pallet & Wood Assembly – Ability to position and assemble lumber components accurately and efficiently.
• Hand & Power Tools – Ability to safely use nail guns, hammers, saws, tape measures, and related production tools.
• Basic Measuring & Production Skills – Ability to follow measurements, specifications, and work instructions while maintaining production standards.

Preferred Skills

• Pallet Building
• Pallet Repair
• Truss Assembly
• Roof Truss Manufacturing
• Wood Products Manufacturing
• Lumber Handling
• Framing
• Carpentry
• Nail Gun Operation
• Saw Operation
• Tape Measure
• Hand and Power Tools
• Production Assembly
• Construction Labor
• General Labor
• Material Handling
• Manufacturing
• Quality Inspection
• Workplace Safety

Candidates with transferable experience from construction, framing, roofing, manufacturing, warehouse, lumber, carpentry, or general labor are encouraged to apply.

This employer maintains a second-chance-friendly hiring environment and considers qualified candidates based on the requirements of the position and applicable hiring guidelines.

Please call Schertz Branch: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

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