Forklift Operator

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.

Pay: $21.02-$23.27 hourly

The Forklift Operator supports our Mission of Legendary Service Through Teamwork by safely and efficiently loading truss packs for our drivers to deliver. The accuracy of loads is key to save time and money for the company, so the load builder is an important component of the Parr team. As needed, the Forklift Operator assists other yard employees.

The Forklift Operator reports directly to Production Manager. They interact daily with yard employees, Plant Ops Lead, Customer Service Employees, and Truck Drivers.

Duties and Responsibilities Builds safe and efficient loads of building materials by correctly reading load sheets and invoices

Loads trucks in order of delivery schedule and in accordance with local and state laws and regulations

Ensures loads are complete and all items on paperwork are loaded on truck

Load and off-load company trucks with building materials both by hand and with a forklift

Checks loads for banding order and quality, reports any quality issues to management and/or helps to fix the issue.

Puts stock away Clears racks when needed so build tables can continue to produce without delay

Stages floor packs so they are ready when logistics comes to get them, loads floor packs onto logistics trucks

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

Opens and closes yard as needed

Keeps forklift clean

Ensures that appropriate paper work is completed as per company policy

Check all paperwork for accuracy.

Maintain yard cleanliness during course of day Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Knowledge Knows product substitutions, shares that knowledge, and always applies the knowledge to building the load Cross trains as other positions in the yard to fill in as needed or able Proactively seeks to learn products and application for end user Completes required online training as necessary

Safety

Understand weight limits and length limits for company’s fleet of trucks as to safely and lawfully load trucks

Wears proper high visibility and safety gear Safely operates equipment and always honks horn and looks before backing or rounding blind corners

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

Participates in safety committee when necessary

Consistently follows company safety protocols

Encourages coworkers to follow best practices with safety

Proactively brings safety issues to the attention of the Manager Teamwork Reports  on issues when needed

When errors occur, identifies order input errors and passes that information along to management and/or dispatch

Assist Customer Service employees maintaining yard cleanliness

Partners with all coworkers: sales, yard, management and uses those relationships to solve problems

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred OSHA Certified Forklift License Ability to speak, write, and read English required

Knowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials

Ability to read and interpret “pick tickets” and invoices

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

Class C driver’s license or alternative transportation preferred

Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, made of leather or composite material, and have ankle support required

Interpersonal Skills Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment

Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types. Must maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records, particularly, cost of goods purchased and sold Ability and willingness to identify processes, tools and/or procedures that may be improved upon to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customers

Ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees. Communication can include, but is not limited to: in-person (verbal and non-verbal), written, e-mail and telephone

Strong focus, planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to function independently, as part of a team, and as a leader within your own sales cohort with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Ability to think and respond quickly, positively, and professionally to constantly changing circumstances

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