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

Working Conditions

The load builder primarily works outdoors in all weather conditions. The forklift operator should have the ability to cover different shifts when necessary.

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Ability to cover different shifts when necessary

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 days

• 7 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 contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)

• Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $525 for the 2024 year)

• $1,000 referral bonus

PARR Promotes!

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is A LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast!

We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.

Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork , and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.