Material Return Specialist

Parr; Damascus (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Employee paid sick days

7 holidays

Medical plan with low deductible

Dental, Vision, EAP

FSA and childcare pretax

Footwear subsidy

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

PARR in Damascus, OR, is seeking a Material Return Specialist who ensures all resalable material returns are properly tallied, inspected, and restocked to meet customer expectations for timely credits and reliable inventory. You’ll coordinate with Load Builders, Receivers, and Drivers to move vendor returns efficiently and accurately.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, forklift certification, and experience with dimension lumber and panels.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification and ability to operate forklift safely.
• Ability to read lumber grades and measure lineal footage on returns.
• Experience with dimension lumber and panels preferred.
• ERP/digital documentation: credits notes, supplier returns, and credit PO’s.

Responsibilities

• Ensure incoming material returns are properly staged with appropriate recognition tags.
• Maintain a clean return area and proper labeling of special orders and vendor returns.
• Process returns from start to finish, including creating SRPOs and credit notes.
• Inspect materials for damage prior to unloading and verify MRF against return PO.
• Collaborate with Load Builder, Receiving Coordinator, and drivers to ensure timely credits and stock updates.
• Operate forklift and related equipment following safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Banding machine

Tape measure

Pallet jack

Tin snips

Power saws

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: $22.14 - $26.62The Material Return Specialist safely and efficiently performs the process of receiving re-sellable materials back into yard inventory. The Specialist is essential to help ensure that all material returns are received properly and in a timely order to meet our customer expectation of 5 business days from pickup through completion of process. The process includes tallying, inspection, and sorting of material, creating farm packs, vendor return PO’s, scheduling material returns to the vendor, and writing and invoicing credit notes in the system.This full-time position reports directly to the Assistant Manager or Location Supervisor, works closely with and is a backup for the Receiving Coordinator, Salespeople, Vendor partners and will interact daily with the Load Builders, Lumberyard Associates, Drivers, Dispatchers, and vendor delivery truck drivers.Duties and ResponsibilitiesQuality of WorkEnsures incoming material returns are properly staged with appropriate recognition tagsEnsures that special order and/or nonstock items are addressed immediately with Receiving coordinator/Yard Supervisor and properly tagged for vendor returnMaintains a neat organized material return transition locationChecks all paperwork for accuracyPromptly reports any malfunctioning equipmentComes to work professionally attiredHelps in overall cleanliness of locationStrives for timely credits to customer/partners as per company guidelinesEnsures “cover sheets” and “bottom boards” are considered in the returnRequires all necessary vendor paperwork for material being picked upQuality of work is focused on accuracy, not speedMaintains a return area to company standards of cleanliness and organizationEnsures that all resalable material that is returned is placed in proper location as stock at completion of tallying, inspection, and sorting of materialWorks with the Load Builder in an efficient mannerReviews open PO report to assure credit PO’s are receivedRepresents the company in a positive and professional mannerPerform other related duties as assignedJob KnowledgeUnderstands and follows company Material Returns policyIdentifies areas of opportunities for better practices pertaining to handling of products along with packaging for severe weather conditionsDemonstrates the ability to count and measure all returned productsAbility to gain in-depth ERP knowledge, write Credit Notes and create Supplier ReturnsBasic understanding of return process, knows who to process documentation once material is verified and MRF is properly fill outEnsures Supplier Return PO’s are created at the time the Credit Note is process with proper restock costingIdentifies dimensional lumber, panels, #1 vs #2, and other basic building productsAbility to be selective and differentiate between cull and resalable materialOperates a forklift according to company standardResponsible for Supplier Returns, creates SRPO, contacts vendor for pickup and tracks product until completion of pick-upProcesses returns from start to finishUtilizes Supplier Return report to assist with improving vendor performanceInspects materials for damage prior to unloading customer vehicle (if applicable)Validates material matches the MRF and return POIdentifies specialty products (EWP, Composite decking, etc.)Works with receiver and Operational Inventory Controller (OIC) to investigate and resolve situations where inventory counts are incorrectEnsures proper labeling of all special orders, vendor returns, and inter-yard transfersSafetyWears proper high visibility proper uniform as neededSafety gear is always utilized (seatbelt, eye protection, ear etc.)Performs daily lift inspectionsMinimal product damageKeeps forklift cleanOperates equipment safelyLooks behind/honks horn when backing/rounding cornersDemonstrates consistency in following all company safety protocols and encourages coworkers to do the sameUses proper lifting techniques to reduce injuryStacks and stores materials properly so they are stable, secure, and do not create a hazardHolds coworkers accountable for following best practices with safetyProactively brings safety issues to the attention of the ManagerParticipates on safety committee as neededTeamworkCollaborates with the manager, receiver, and bookkeeperMaintains a positive attitude and moraleAssists in maintaining a clean work environment utilizing continuous housekeepingWorks with receiver to stage vendor returns in organized manner for easy identification and pick-up by vendor driversWorks with receiver to maintain and replace unreadable labels for easy identification by yard employeesEncourages all team members to maintain a positive attitude and moraleTakes initiative or volunteers to solve issuesAlways available and willing to help Lumber Yard Associates, Load Builders, Receivers, and Counters Sales as neededCommunicationWrites legibly on all paperworkCommunicates all damage or inconsistencies of material returns received with appropriate team members and customer/partnersResponds to voicemails in a timely mannerResponds to emails promptly with correct grammar and spellingHas appropriate relationship with all coworkers and departmentsRegularly brings areas of concerns to yard management’s attentionHandles oneself with professionalism during stressful situationsCommunicates effectively both oral and written messaging to internal and external team members and our vendorsSends pictures of returnable products to vendor partners, OIC, and Sales team with return requestScans all necessary paperwork into ScanTrack including credit notes, material return forms, pictures, relevant communications, and supplier returnsQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredLoad building and/or customer service experienceOSHA Certified Forklift license (training will be provided)Ability to speak, write, and read English requiredAbility to measure correct lineal footage totals on returnsAbility to make decisions about materials ability to be returnedAbility to load and unload materials from company fleet in a safe mannerAbility to read grades of lumber and other materialsMust be able to operate forklift, banding machine, tin snips, tape measure, power saws, hand truck, pallet jack, re-fueling stations, and any other equipment necessary for the jobKnowledge of receiving/inventory control principles, practices and protocols preferredTwo years of experience working with dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials preferredShoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, and made of leather or composite material requiredInterpersonal SkillsAbility to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environmentDisplay sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all typesAbility and willingness to change processes, tools and/or procedures to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customersSolution driven to help identify prevention of damaged materialAbility to communicate well verbally and written with all levels of management and employeesAbility to function independently and as part of a team with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellenceThe ability to adapt to constantly changing environmentsAbility to appropriately manage stress and interact with othersWorking ConditionsThe position primarily works outdoors in all weather conditions.Physical RequirementsAbility to sit and/or stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift/push/pull up to 90 pounds and carry objects 50 feetMust be able to stoop, bend, and walk outdoors in all weather conditionsAbility to utilize all appropriate safety equipmentWe 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.