Lumber Sawyer

Parr Lumber Company; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time 2 weeks

7 holidays

Medical plan with low deductible

Dental and Vision

Footwear subsidy

401(k) match and profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Parr Lumber Company in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Lumber Sawyer to assist the Lead Sawyer in creating optimized cut packages and preparing loads for delivery. The role reports to the Lumber Lead Sawyer and General Manager, and is essential to yard operations.

The position requires English proficiency, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 80 pounds. OSHA forklift certification is preferred. The work is outdoors, with rotating days, Mon-Sat.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to speak, write, and read English.
• OSHA forklift license preferred.
• Knowledge of receiving/inventory control principles.
• Knowledge of dimension lumber and building materials.
• Ability to read and interpret picking tickets and invoices.
• Puncture- and slip-resistant shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Maintain yard and area cleanliness.
• Perform daily safety audits of saws and report malfunctions.
• Load lumber with forklift and by hand.
• Cut lumber to specified dimensions.
• Sort material and prepare packs by wall number.
• Prepare optimization loads for delivery.
• Contribute to quality control for layouts and printing on components.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA forklift license

Job description

## Lumber SawyerApply: Tacoma, Washington: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100436PARR 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 hourly. 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 conditionsWe 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# **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.