Picker - Full Time

Truss Lumber Picker

We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Pay: $20.16-$22.35 hourly

The Truss Lumber Picker is responsible for the accurate and timely pulling of lumber as well as the catching and stacking of parts coming off the saw machine. The Truss Lumber Picker works closely with the Sawyer to ensure all parts coming off the saw are cut to the right length and free of defects. This position reports to the Sawyer, Lead Sawyer, Ops Lead, Production Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, or Plant Manager. This position supports our mission of Legendary Service Through Teamwork by providing team members with damage free product and ensuring all parts are cut to length to ensure our customers are getting the best product possible.

Inspects materials for damage prior to use i.e. cracks in the boards, too much wane, mold, sun damage, etc.

Uses a "pull sheet' to go around the yard pulling the appropriate lumber for the forklift driver to load in the appropriate order

Uses a tape measurer to ensure all parts are cut to the correct length or are within the stated tolerance

Labels parts clearly and legibly for ease of identification while staged in the yard

Completes any required training

Works with the Forklift Operator in an efficient manner

Ensures all parts are free of defects before being delivered to the Truss Fabricators to allow them to work quickly and efficiently with little to no downtime.

Communicates effectively both orally and in writing to internal and external team members

Performs daily work area inspections

Operates equipment safely

High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Ability to speak, write, and read English required

Ability to work independently and without supervision

Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, made of leather or composite material, and have ankle support required

Ability and willingness to identify processes, tools and/or procedures that may be improved upon to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customers.

Communication can include, but is not limited to: in-person (verbal and non-verbal), written, e-mail, and telephone.

The working days are Monday-Friday with some Saturdays as needed. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Ability to utilize all appropriate safety equipment

Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off

• 7 holidays
• Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $525 for the 2024 year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.

Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.