Lumber Yard Associate

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Job title:

Lumber Yard Associate Pay: $18.47 - $22.41

Schedule:

Varying

Location:

Newberg, ORLumber Yard Associates are responsible for providing legendary service by safely and efficiently loading customer vehicles with building materials both by hand and on a forklift. The Lumber Yard Associate is also responsible for keeping the yards clean and stocking inventory.

This position reports to the General Manager, Assistant Manager, Location Supervisor and works closely with external and internal customers.

Qualifications

OSHA Certified Forklift License preferred

Ability to speak, write, and read English required

Knowledge of receiving/inventory control principles, practices and protocols

Knowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials

Ability to read and interpret "picking tickets" and invoices

Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment

General knowledge and use of power tools

Duties and Responsibilities Safely, accurately and efficiently load customer vehicles with orders of building materials

Ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed as per company policy

Receive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and by depositing inventory in designated locations

Inspects stock and returned items to ensure salable quality

Puts stock away in the correct location and nicely

Provides required paperwork for change orders

Completes inventory adjustments

Participates in inventory preparation and post procedures

Reads and follows instructions on picking tickets

Opens and closes warehouse and yard when necessary

Complete Blue-Volt training as necessary

Seeks to learn products and applications and attends product knowledge meetings

Knows product locations in the yard and warehouse

Ability to read a measuring tape Understands product terminology and grading

Keeps forklift clean

Maintain yard cleanliness during course of work Adhere to company procedures, policies and protocols as set forth in the Employees Handbook Wears high visibility, safety gear, and proper uniform

Performs daily lift inspections

Always looks behind/honks horn when backing/rounding blind corners

Safely operates equipment

Promptly report all accidents/incidents and damaged products

Perform daily safety audits of forklift and promptly report any malfunctioning equipment

Keep aisles and exits clear

Attaches red safety flag to over-length product

Participates on safety committee if needed

Understands weight, height, and length limits to inform customer of being able to safely handle or transport material

Consistently follows safety protocols

Quickly greets and assists all customers

Reviews and completes hold harmless form with customers

Shares product knowledge with customers

Pulls orders and stages for will calls

This position works outside in a retail lumberyard location in all weather conditions

Physical Requirements Must be able to lift up to 90 lbs.

Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Ability to stoop, bend, walk

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted as one of the "Top Places to Work" by the Oregonian for the 3rd year in a row, we offer industry-leading benefits:

Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off Employee paid sick days7 holidays

Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible

Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage

FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs

Footwear subsidy through boot vendor after 90 days of employment

Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year

In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share…