Load Builder: Safe, Efficient Building Materials Loads

Parr Lumber Company; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick days

Holidays

Medical plan with low deductible

Dental & Vision

EAP

Wellness subsidies

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Parr Lumber Company in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a Load Builder to safely assemble and stock building-material loads for drivers, while supporting production and customer service. The role emphasizes forklift operation, accuracy, and adherence to safety protocols outdoors in all weather.

You will read pick tickets, identify material types, load trucks by hand or forklift, and perform regular inventory adjustments. Expect a fast-paced environment with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 paperwork is completed as per company policy.
• Maintain yard cleanliness during course of work.

Skills

OSHA forklift license

Inventory control

Building materials knowledge

Read pick tickets/invoices

Attention to detail

Job description

Parr Lumber Company in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a Load Builder to safely assemble and stock building-material loads for drivers, while supporting production and customer service. The role emphasizes forklift operation, accuracy, and adherence to safety protocols outdoors in all weather.

You will read pick tickets, identify material types, load trucks by hand or forklift, and perform regular inventory adjustments. Expect a fast-paced environment with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.