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Wall Assembler

US LBM · Marshfield, WI · Full time

Posted May 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the most physical job you have had. How did you keep your pace up through a ten-hour shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the stamina needed for four ten-hour days of lifting and building wall panels.

Tell me about a time you noticed a mistake in your own work after it was finished. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own errors before a bad wall panel ships to a job site and costs the builder a day.

Tell me about working on a team where one person was slower than everyone else. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they help keep the crew moving rather than complaining or letting tension build on the line.

What would you do

The line leader gives you a direction that seems different from what the drawing shows. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up respectfully about a possible error instead of building a wrong panel or ignoring the leader.

This job can run on second shift until 2:30 in the morning, with overtime when business needs it. How does that fit your life right now?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably commit to the schedule, since missed shifts slow down the whole line.

When the line is waiting on materials, what would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay productive by restocking, cleaning or receiving rather than standing around.

About the work

Have you used a tape measure and read framing layouts before? What does 16 inches on center mean to you?

What they are checking: Whether they have the basic layout skills to build wall components correctly the first time.

What do you do to stay safe around nail guns, saws and moving carts in a busy shop?

What they are checking: Whether safety is a real habit for them, since injuries in panel shops usually come from small shortcuts.

How would you lay out plates and studs so the next panel goes together quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they think about setup and flow, which is where most of the speed in assembly comes from.

How do you band and stack finished panels so they are safe to move and do not get damaged?

What they are checking: Whether they care about the product after it is built, since damaged panels are rework for everyone.

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The full job description

As published by US LBM.

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment. . A Brief Overview The Wall Assembler I is responsible for assembling wall components. This person will stock lumber, plates and other work-related materials and supplies. Will also band/stack finished products. Pay Rate : $19.50 per hour Schedule : Monday-Friday, 5:30am-4:00pm What you will do • Lay out wall component supplies and materials on carts or floor. • Stock plates for component set-up. • Assemble components under the direction of the line leaders. • Load and band finished materials on carts/pallets inside and/or outside. • Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials. • Maintain work area by keeping it neat and organized. • Assist in the set-up of component assembly process. • Monitor production workflow process assisting other areas as needed. • Operate all equipment necessary to the assembly process. • Adhere to established safety rules and regulations and follows all safety procedures; maintain a safe environment. • Comply with Company’s attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance. • Assist in maintaining an organized work environment which may include emptying trash receptacles and keeping all bays/staging areas clean and organized. • Provide excellent customer service and participate in a positive work environment. • Monitor inventory as required by location management. • Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results. • Participate in and complete assigned trainings. • Other duties as assigned by Management. Required For All Jobs • Perform other duties as assigned. • Comply with all policies and standards. • Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety. Education Qualifications • High School education or equivalent work experience required. Experience Qualifications • Prior carpentry experience preferred. Skills and Abilities • Must be able to read a tape measure and use a hammer. • Ability to learn to operate equipment such as routers, saws, presses, and staple guns. • Available for overtime as needed. Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience: ​ • WALL2 - Wall Assembler II ​ • WALLLD - Wall Assembly Lead ​ . US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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