Lumber Yard Associate

Parr; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time 2 weeks starting day 1

401(k) with company match plus profit‑

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

PARR, a leading homebuilding supplier, is seeking a Lumber Yard Associate to load customer vehicles with building materials and maintain yard inventory. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and safe operation of equipment in an outdoor retail setting.

Candidates should be able to read tickets, understand invoices, and communicate in English. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement within a family-owned company with a 90-year

Qualifications

• OSHA certified forklift license preferred.
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required.
• Knowledge of receiving/inventory control principles and protocols.
• Knowledge of dimension lumber, panels and other building materials.
• Ability to read and interpret picking tickets and invoices.
• General knowledge and use of power tools.

Responsibilities

• Safely load customer vehicles with orders of building materials.
• Ensure paperwork per company policy is completed.
• Receive inventory and inspect for accuracy; deposit in designated locations.
• Inspect stock and returns for salability; stock correctly.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and organize product locations.
• Participate in safety procedures and daily lift inspections.

Skills

Forklift license

English proficiency

Inventory control

Lumber knowledge

Reading tickets

Power tools

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: $18.47 - $22.41Lumber Yard Associates are responsible for providing legendary service by safely and efficiently loading customer vehicles with building materials both by hand and on a forklift. The Lumber Yard Associate is also responsible for keeping the yards clean and stocking inventory.This position reports to the General Manager, Assistant Manager, Location Supervisor and works closely with external and internal customers.QualificationsOSHA Certified Forklift License preferredAbility to speak, write, and read English requiredKnowledge of receiving/inventory control principles, practices and protocolsKnowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materialsAbility to read and interpret \"picking tickets\" and invoicesAbility to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environmentGeneral knowledge and use of power toolsDuties and ResponsibilitiesSafely, accurately and efficiently load customer vehicles with orders of building materialsEnsure that appropriate paperwork is completed as per company policyReceive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and by depositing inventory in designated locationsInspects stock and returned items to ensure salable qualityPuts stock away in the correct location and nicelyProvides required paperwork for change ordersCompletes inventory adjustmentsParticipates in inventory preparation and post proceduresReads and follows instructions on picking ticketsOpens and closes warehouse and yard when necessaryComplete Blue-Volt training as necessarySeeks to learn products and applications and attends product knowledge meetingsKnows product locations in the yard and warehouseAbility to read a measuring tapeUnderstands product terminology and gradingKeeps forklift cleanMaintain yard cleanliness during course of workAdhere to company procedures, policies and protocols as set forth in the Employees Handbook Wears high visibility, safety gear, and proper uniformPerforms daily lift inspectionsAlways looks behind/honks horn when backing/rounding blind cornersSafely operates equipmentPromptly report all accidents/incidents and damaged productsPerform daily safety audits of forklift and promptly report any malfunctioning equipmentKeep aisles and exits clearAttaches red safety flag to over-length productParticipates on safety committee if neededUnderstands weight, height, and length limits to inform customer of being able to safely handle or transport materialConsistently follows safety protocolsQuickly greets and assists all customersReviews and completes hold harmless form with customersShares product knowledge with customersPulls orders and stages for will callsThis position works outside in a retail lumberyard location in all weather conditionsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift up to 90 lbs.Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditionsAbility to stoop, bend, walkWe 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 offEmployee paid sick days7 holidaysStandard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductibleDental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverageFSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programsFootwear subsidy through boot vendor after 90 days of employmentUp 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 yearIn addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approvalTuition 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 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.