Forklift Operator
Company: Parr Lumber Company
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: May 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Parr Company knows that without great people,
we can't be a great company. That's why 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
- 2 medical plan options, one with no paycheck deduction (HSA)
and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 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) - Parr will match up to
$600/year
- 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 $2,700 for the 2020 year)
- $1,000 referral bonusParr 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.Job PurposeThe Load
Builder 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 fill orders for
walk in customers out of our Hillsboro, Oregon lumberyard. The Load
Builder directly reports to Yard Manager. Interacts daily with Yard
Inventory Specialist, Yard Supervisor, Customer Service Employees,
Truck Drivers and delivery persons.Starting at 17.50 - 20.50
Depending on ExperienceDuties and ResponsibilitiesTasks:
- Builds safe and efficient loads of building materials by
correctly reading "pick tickets" and invoices
- Reads SKUs and identifies material types to accurately build
loads
- Load and off-load company trucks with building materials both
by hand and with a forklift
- Completes inventory adjustments
- Puts stock away
- Tags loads
- 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 workJob Knowledge:
- Knows product substitutions, shares that knowledge, and always
applies the knowledge to building the load
- Cross trains as backup driver, receiver, counter sales, and
dispatcher if needed
- Proactively seeks to learn products and application for end
user
- Regularly attends product knowledge meetings
- Completes required Blue-Volt training when necessarySafety:
- 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
- Always utilizes safety gear
- Perform daily safety audit of forklift and promptly report any
malfunctioning equipment
- Participates in safety committee when necessary
- Consistently follows company safety protocols
- Reviews and completes Hold Harmless form with customers
- Encourages coworkers to follow best practices with safety
- Proactively brings safety issues to the attention of the
ManagerTeamwork:
- Reports on low inventory when needed
- When errors occur, identifies order input errors and passes
that information along to inventory specialist and OTIF
- Assists with material returns
- Assist Inventory Specialist in maintaining an appropriate level
of inventory
- Assist Customer Service employees in filling orders of walk-in
customers and maintaining yard cleanliness
- Partners with all coworkers: sales, yard, management and uses
those relationships to solve problemsQualificationsQualifications
include:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- 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
- Class C driver's license or reliable alternative
transportationInterpersonal 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 in an effort 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 HandbookWorking ConditionsThe load builder
primarily works outdoors in all weather conditions. The working
days are rotating Mon-Sat and the hours fall between 5:30 am and 5
pm depending on the shift. 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
- Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary
- Both local and overnight travel may be required
- Ability to cover different shifts when necessary
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