Employment
Nelson-Young Lumber Company and Nelson Truss, Inc. are located in south central Wisconsin. Presently, we employ approximately 75 individuals in four locations. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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From time to time we hire in the following job areas by reviewing applications on file. If you are interested in any of the positions below, please stop in at any one of our locations and complete an application.
Inside Sales
Customer service position at the lumberyard
locations. Responsibilities include contractor-oriented sales of a broad range
of building materials. Experience in blue print reading and completing material
take-offs a plus.
Truck Driver
CDL required with Class B. Responsibilities
include loading materials for delivery and driving our trucks to job sites. A
good driving record is required and driving experience is helpful.
Yard Labor
Variety of positions requiring warehouse and
outside work. Responsibilities may include stocking incoming inventory,
assisting customers and assisting drivers with vehicle loading.
Truss Assembly
Responsible for the final assembly of wood
roof trusses using motorized jig systems and metal connector plates. Knowledge
of how to read an engineered drawing, understanding lumber grades & sizes,
carpentry skills and problem solving are required.
Truss Laborer
General labor position which may include
working at a variety of non skilled positions including assisting in areas of
lumber picking, sawing and building operations. Other responsibilities may
include general house keeping and yard maintenance.
Truss Sawyer
Responsible for the operation and set up of
manual and computerized sawing equipment within a truss fabrication environment.
Knowledge of basic math, reading engineered drawings, and understanding lumber
grades and sizes is required.
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Health Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Paid Vacations
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
401K Retirement Plan
Profit Sharing Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical Expenses & Child Care
09/18/06
Information and specifications are subject to change without notice.