Entry Level Lumber Yard Associate

PARR•Ridgefield, WA

21d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

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. Lumber Yard Associates are responsible for providing legendary service by safely and efficiently loading customer vehicles with building materials. The Lumber Yard Associate is also responsible for keeping the yards clean and stocking inventory. This position reports to the General Manager and works closely with external and internal customers. This position works outside in a retail lumberyard location in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Ability to speak, write, and read English required
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 "picking tickets" and invoices
Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment
General knowledge and use of power tools
Must be able to lift up to 90 lbs.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to stoop, bend, walk

Nice To Haves

OSHA Certified Forklift License preferred

Responsibilities

Safely, accurately and efficiently load customer vehicles with orders of building materials
Ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed as per company policy
Receive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and by depositing inventory in designated locations
Inspects stock and returned items to ensure salable quality
Puts stock away in the correct location and nicely
Provides required paperwork for change orders
Completes inventory adjustments
Participates in inventory preparation and post procedures
Reads and follows instructions on picking tickets
Opens and closes warehouse and yard when necessary
Complete Blue-Volt training as necessary
Seeks to learn products and applications and attends product knowledge meetings
Knows product locations in the yard and warehouse
Ability to read a measuring tape
Understands product terminology and grading
Keeps forklift clean
Maintain yard cleanliness during course of work
Adhere to company procedures, policies and protocols as set forth in the Employees Handbook Wears high visibility, safety gear, and proper uniform
Performs daily lift inspections
Always looks behind/honks horn when backing/rounding blind corners
Safely operates equipment
Promptly report all accidents/incidents and damaged products
Perform daily safety audits of forklift and promptly report any malfunctioning equipment
Keep aisles and exits clear
Attaches red safety flag to over-length product
Participates on safety committee if needed
Understands weight, height, and length limits to inform customer of being able to safely handle or transport material
Consistently follows safety protocols
Quickly greets and assists all customers
Reviews and completes hold harmless form with customers
Shares product knowledge with customers
Pulls orders and stages for will calls

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
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
$1,000 referral bonus