Gem State Staffing is now hiring a Facilitator / Yard Load Builder to join our growing truss manufacturing plant team in Jerome, Idaho. This is a hands-on, fast-paced position ideal for individuals with experience in construction, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or material handling.

As a Yard Load Builder, you’ll safely assemble, load, and organize lumber and building materials for customer orders and deliveries. As a Facilitator, you’ll help coordinate material flow on the production floor, ensuring all supplies are stocked, organized, and ready for the next job. This role plays a key part in keeping the truss plant running efficiently and safely every day.

Facilitator Duties:

• Prepare and maintain daily job lists for production tables.

• Pull and organize plates for assigned truss jobs.

• Stock lumber and materials at production tables and confirm readiness before build.

• Verify all components for each job pack are at the tables.

• Remove empty pallets and carts promptly to maintain a clean workflow.

• Stage and push in the next job as production nears completion.

• Organize carts and materials for upcoming production runs.

• Move ALS materials to designated carts.

• Restock and organize plate racks, ensuring correct placement.

• Maintain cleanliness and order in the plate shop.

Yard Load Builder Duties:

• Assemble building material packages according to truss and customer specifications.

• Safely load trucks with prepared packages for delivery.

• Receive and unload incoming materials from vendor trucks or railcars.

• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.

• Assist customers and subcontractors with loading materials and answering basic product questions.

• Maintain yard and loading areas for safety, cleanliness, and organization.

• Work as part of a team to meet production and delivery deadlines.

• Keep only half pallets of plates in middle stock rows for efficiency.

• Unload incoming freight trucks safely and accurately.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.

• Perform forklift inspections and light maintenance (e.g., blowing off dust).

• Assist with month-end plate inventory counts.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.

• Forklift Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• Ability to lift up to 95 lbs. and perform repetitive physical labor throughout the shift.

• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.

• Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

• Basic familiarity with hand and power tools.

• Prior experience in a truss plant, lumberyard, warehouse, or construction environment.

• Basic computer skills for tracking materials and production data.

Why Work With Us

• Full-time, long-term opportunity with immediate start.

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.

• Steady day shifts (no weekends).

• Work for a respected local company with opportunities to grow.

• Great team environment focused on safety and efficiency.