Lumber Sawyer

PARR; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & PTO

Medical & dental benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

PARR in Ridgefield, CT is seeking a warehouse associate to safely manage lumberyard tasks and support delivery preparation. You will operate saws and forklifts, inspect equipment, load lumber to spec, and maintain a clean, organized yard under various weather conditions.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to work in a team in a busy outdoor environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany opportunities for growth within the family-owned company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret picking tickets and invoices.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate all equipment and maintain yard cleanliness.
• Perform daily safety audits of saws and equipment and report malfunctions.
• Load lumber with hand and forklift; cut lumber to dimensions.
• Sort material and prepare packs by wall number for efficient delivery.
• Contribute to quality control for layouts and printing on components.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification (OSHA)

Job description

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-$25.50 hourly.

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

Benefits

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

Career Growth

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.

Opportunity Built on Values

At PARR, we believe in career growth from within. Our CEO started as a driver, and many of our leaders began in entry-level positions and worked their way up. Transparent pay, merit increases, and promotions reflect our commitment to recognizing hard work. As a local, family-owned business with more than 95 years of history, we are guided by our values: Family, Adaptable, Customer-Focused, and Ethical. We prioritize our employees and cultivate a culture of safety, respect, and work-life balance. Our dedication to Legendary Service through Teamwork keeps us at the forefront of the building materials industry.