Lumber Sawyer

PARR Lumber Yard Optimization Assistant

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: $22.07 - $26.78

This job is essential to the operation of the optimization processes at the yard. This position assists the Lead Sawyer with all phases of putting together an optimized (cut) package and reports directly to the Lumber Lead Sawyer and General Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate all equipment always pay proper attention and behave in the safest possible manner
• Maintain yard and area cleanliness during course of work
• Perform daily safety audit of saws and other equipment and promptly report any malfunctioning equipment to Lead Sawyer
• Utilize proper shutdown and maintenance procedures
• Always utilize all proper Personal Protective Equipment (shoes, gloves, glasses, hearing protection, no loose clothes/hair/jewelry, etc.)
• Enforce Lock Out Tag Out program
• Load the saw with lumber both by hand and with a forklift
• Cut lumber to specific dimensions
• Maintain equipment (remove and install blades as needed)
• Sort material onto sorting table
• Execute quality control for layouts and proper printing on components
• Sort, stack, and prepare packs by wall number, in effective fashion
• Safely prepare optimization loads for delivery
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• OSHA Certified Forklift License preferred
• Knowledge of receiving/inventory control principles, practices, and protocols
• Knowledge of dimension lumber, species of material, panel products and other building materials
• Ability to read and interpret "picking tickets" and invoices
• Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, and made of leather or composite material required

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with all customers in a dynamic environment
• Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence
• Ability to think and respond quickly, positively, and professionally to constantly changing circumstances
• 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 appropriately manage stress and interact with others

Working Conditions

This position works outside in the lumberyard in all weather conditions. The working days are rotating Mon-Sat.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 80 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

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