Job Description

The Building Center, Inc.

Title: Truss Sawyer
Reports to: Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Division: Mebane, NC
 
SUMMARY:

Ability to operate saw safely and efficiently with accurate cutting. Overseeing saw picker and catcher.    
 
JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for material handling of lumber
• Responsible to accurately cutting lumber per shop drawings.
• Responsible to accurately cutting as needed by shop supervisor.
• Push material carts to and from workstation as needed.
• Conforms to all safety requirements while working in the shop.
• Keep the shop work area clean.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Ability to read tape measure. 
• Ability to understand truss mathematics including angles. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Comfortable using Blade and or Cyber Saw
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions,
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written, or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others. 
• Knowledge of manufacturing specification and tolerances.
• Work overtime as required.
• Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations including communicating mechanical issues with operations and/or maintenance. 
• Calibrate the saw (if applicable) before starting the workday.
• Responsible for cleanliness and organization of work area, blowing the dust-off machinery and floor periodically, keeping saw machinery lubricated, and operating properly.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

While performing this job’s duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch, The employee must frequently lift and move up to 70 pounds and push 200 pounds.

While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits:

About The Organization

Founded in Charlotte in 1977, The Building Center, Inc. has grown from a single location into one of the largest privately held lumber and building materials dealers in the United States. Nearly five decades later, we remain family-owned and family-driven, guided by the same commitment we started with: to be our customers’ most valued building partner.

With more than 200 trucks on the road and a strong network of divisions strategically located throughout the Carolinas, we deliver consistent, reliable service to builders across the region. Our divisions include:

• South Carolina: Easley, Columbia, Holly Hill, Georgetown
• North Carolina: Rock Hill, Boone, Monroe, Ocean Isle Beach, Pineville, Gastonia, Greensboro, and Mebane

Our regional strength allows us to purchase and sell branded and commodity products at competitive prices, while tailoring our inventories to match local building practices, architectural trends, and the unique needs of each market. Beyond supplying materials, we provide a full range of manufacturing support—including truss plants in North and Central North Carolina, millwork and door shops in the Triad and Charlotte metros, and custom fabrication in Pineville, where we also craft specialty products like reclaimed lumber flooring, cabinetry, mantles, and siding.

What makes The Building Center truly different is our culture and our people. We believe construction is, at its heart, a people business—built on relationships, trust, and hard work. Our values of service, integrity, and dependability guide us in every interaction, whether we’re serving customers, supporting our communities, or developing our employees.

When you join The Building Center, you become part of a company with deep roots, a bold vision, and a culture where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact. Together, we’re not just delivering materials—we’re helping to build communities, futures, and lasting success.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

The Building Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). If you require an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at (704) 889-8182 or [email protected].