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$79k-$88k Base + Bonus ($85k-$98k Typical) Shop Foreman/Lead Carpenter (Prosser)
Palouse Ranches
160201 W County Road 12
compensation:
$79k-$88k Base + Bonus ($85k-$98k Typical)
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Shop Foreman / Lead Carpenter
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Palouse Ranches builds high-quality portable structures for horse and livestock owners across the Pacific Northwest. Our customers care about safety, durability, and a great experience — and that only happens if the shop is dialed in.
We’re looking for a working Shop Foreman / Lead Carpenter to run our fabrication shop: on the tools, leading the crew, and owning quality, pace, and safety.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a small team building wood portable barns, loafing sheds, and livestock shelters in our shop
- Set the daily plan, assign tasks, and keep jobs moving on schedule
- Hands-on carpentry: layout, cutting, framing, squaring, sheathing, trim, doors, metal roofing & siding
- Train newer carpenters and helpers on our methods and standards
- Own quality control — ensure every unit leaves straight, square, attractive, and built to last
- Reduce rework and warranty issues by getting it right the first time
- Coordinate with delivery and office staff so units are ready when promised
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and yard
- Track basic metrics: units completed, issues, and material/labor waste
Carpentry
- 5+ years professional carpentry or construction experience
- Strong framing and exterior finish skills
- Solid understanding of square, plumb, level, and load paths
- Shop or prefab fabrication experience is a plus
- 1–3+ years leading a crew, working foreman, or lead hand experience
- Comfortable holding people to a standard and giving direct feedback
- Able to plan the day’s work and keep everyone moving
- LEAN manufacturing interest or experience
- Metal fabrication or welding experience (our frames are steel)
- Experience building sheds, barns, or wood structures in a shop setting
- Forklift or skid steer operation
- Comfortable reading simple drawings and cut lists
- Takes pride in craftsmanship and hates callbacks
- Leads from the front and works beside the crew
- Dependable, organized, and safety-minded
- Wants to own the shop and be judged by results
Pay & Benefits
Compensation
- Base: $79,000 – $88,500/year
- Production bonus tied to units completed and quality
- Typical total compensation hitting targets: $85,000 – $98,000/year
- Health Benefits (HRA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Stable, year-round work
- Supportive, growth-oriented culture
- Opportunity to grow with a company that values quality over cutting corners
Why Join Palouse Ranches?
- Small, fast-growing company — no corporate red tape
- Your performance directly impacts company growth
- Real career advancement as we expand across the West
- Customers trust our craftsmanship and service
- You help shape a growing livestock shelter manufacturer
How to apply
- Please respond to this post via email or sms and we will message you with next steps.
Founded in 2017 with just two employees, Palouse Ranches now serves customers across WA, OR, ID, CA, UT, CO, MT, WY, and NV, manufacturing premium livestock shelters built to last. We pride ourselves on communication, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional value to every customer.
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