Truss Forklift Operator

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services.

Pay: $21.02–$23.27 per hour.

• 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.
• Loads and off-loads 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.
• Receives 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 paperwork is completed as per company policy.
• Checks all paperwork for accuracy.
• Maintains yard cleanliness during course of day.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 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 applications for end users.
• Completes required online training as necessary.

• Understands 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.
• Performs daily safety audit of forklift and promptly reports 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.

• Reports on issues when needed.
• When errors occur, identifies order input errors and passes that information along to management and/or dispatch.
• Assists Customer Service employees maintaining yard cleanliness.
• Partners with all coworkers: sales, yard, management and uses those relationships to solve problems.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Adhere to company procedures, policies and protocols as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Ability to appropriately manage stress and interact…