Entry Level Lumber Yard Associate

Parr Lumber Company • Ridgefield, WA

398d • $37,440 - $45,760

About The Position

The Entry Level Lumber Yard Associate at Parr Lumber Company is responsible for providing exceptional service by safely and efficiently loading customer vehicles with building materials. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in the yard, stocking inventory, and ensuring that all operations adhere to company policies. The position requires interaction with both internal and external customers, reporting directly to the Yard Manager.

Requirements

• OSHA Certified Forklift License preferred.
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required.
• 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 'picking tickets' and invoices.
• Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment.
• General knowledge and use of power tools.

Responsibilities

• Safely, accurately and efficiently load customer vehicles with orders of building materials.
• Ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed as per company policy.
• Receive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and depositing inventory in designated locations.
• Inspect stock and returned items to ensure salable quality.
• Put stock away in the correct location and maintain organization.
• Provide required paperwork for change orders and complete inventory adjustments.
• Participate in inventory preparation and post procedures.
• Read and follow instructions on picking tickets.
• Open and close warehouse and yard when necessary.
• Complete Blue-Volt training as necessary.
• Seek to learn products and applications and attend product knowledge meetings.
• Know product locations in the yard and warehouse.
• Read a measuring tape and understand product terminology and grading.
• Maintain yard cleanliness during the course of work and adhere to safety protocols.
• Promptly report all accidents/incidents and damaged products.
• Perform daily safety audits of forklift and report any malfunctioning equipment.
• Assist customers promptly and share product knowledge.
• Pull orders and stage for will calls.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Paid sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: No Education Listed