What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate Trainee position at 84 Lumber Company?
Now Hiring: Production Associates – 84 Lumber Manufacturing Plant
Bakersfield, CA | $17/hr – 1st Shift
Join a team that's building more than structures—we’re building careers. As a Production Associate at our Bakersfield plant, you’ll help assemble critical components - roof/floor trusses. No experience? No problem. This entry-level role is your launchpad into a career with real growth opportunities.
What You'll Do:
Assemble building components based on blueprints and measurements
Operate tools and equipment in a team-oriented environment
Gain hands-on experience and grow with a company that promotes from within
What You’ll Need:
Ability to read diagrams, blueprints, and use a tape measure
Able to lift up to 80 lbs and work 10–12 hour shifts
High school diploma or GED
Pass a background check (7 years) and drug screening
Authorization to work in the U.S. (E-Verify required)
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Benefits That Build Your Future:
✔ Paid time off, sick days, and personal days
✔ Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
✔ Holiday pay
✔ FSA – medical & dependent care
✔ Annual profit sharing 401(k) match
✔ Employee discounts and more!
Take the first step in your construction career today. Apply now and start building a future you can be proud of—with 84 Lumber in Bakersfield.
Responsibilities
Inserting or positioning materials, clamping, splicing, fitting parts by hand and with power tools, and verifying dimensions of cut material by following supervisor's instructions, blueprint specifications, and the cut sheet layout.
Using a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints.
Quality control of assembled items, proposing process improvements when applicable to increase efficiency.
Following prioritized production list assigned by Assembler Lead and using assigned press stations to place and press plates on appropriate lumber.
Fulfilling daily machine and area cleanup procedures.
Qualifications
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one
Ability to read and understand simple diagrams, blueprints, and a tape measure
Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts and lift up to 80 pounds
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.
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