Truss Yard Staff

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.