Load Builder​/Forklift Operator

Company Overview

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.

Load Builder/Forklift Operator

Starting at $22.07-$26.78 per hour, depending on experience.

Monday-Friday 6am to 2:30pm.

Woodinville, Washington

The Load Builder/Forklift Operator supports our Mission of "Legendary Service Through Teamwork" by safely and efficiently building loads for our drivers to then deliver. The accuracy of loads is key in order to save time and money for the company so the load builder is an important component of the PARR team. This Full‑Time position is also responsible for receiving and stocking inventory.

As needed, the Load Builder assists customer service employees in filling orders for walk‑in customers.

The Load Builder directly reports to the General Manager. They interact daily with the Yard Inventory Specialist, Yard Supervisor, Customer Service Employees, Truck Drivers, and delivery persons.

• OSHA Certified Forklift License
• 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 "pick tickets" and invoices
• Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment

• Build safe and efficient loads of building materials by correctly reading "pick tickets" and invoices
• Read SKUs and identify material types to accurately build loads
• Load and off‑load company trucks with building materials both by hand and with a forklift
• Complete inventory adjustments
• Put stock away
• Tag loads
• Receive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and depositing inventory in designated locations
• Open and close yard as needed
• Keep forklift clean
• Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed as per company policy
• Maintain yard cleanliness during course of work
• Know product substitutions, share that knowledge, and always apply the knowledge to building the load
• Cross‑train as backup driver, receiver, counter sales, and dispatcher if needed
• Proactively seek to learn products and applications for the end user
• Regularly attend product knowledge meetings
• Understand weight limits and length limits for the company's fleet of trucks to safely and lawfully load trucks
• Wear proper high visibility and safety gear
• Safely operate equipment and always honk horn and look before backing or rounding blind corners
• Perform daily safety audits of forklift and promptly report any malfunctioning equipment
• Participate in safety committee when necessary
• Review and complete Hold Harmless form with customers

The load builder primarily works outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Both local and overnight travel may be required
• Ability to cover different shifts when necessary

• 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 days
• 7 holidays
• 2 medical plan options, one with a high deductible that offers an HSA and our standard 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
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• 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 contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition…