Truss Forklift Operator

PARR•Vancouver, WA

49d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

PARR is a leading provider of homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services, catering to professional home builders of all sizes. The Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in supporting the company's mission of "Legendary Service Through Teamwork" by ensuring the safe and efficient loading of truss packs for delivery drivers. Accuracy in loading is vital for cost and time efficiency, making this role a key component of the Parr team. The position also involves assisting other yard employees as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
OSHA Certified Forklift License.
Ability to speak, write, and read English required.
Knowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials.
Ability to read and interpret “pick tickets” and invoices.
Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment.
Class C driver’s license or alternative transportation preferred.
Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, made of leather or composite material, and have ankle support required.
Understand weight limits and length limits for company’s fleet of trucks as to safely and lawfully load trucks.
Wears proper high visibility and safety gear.
Safely operates equipment and always honks horn and looks before backing or rounding blind corners.
Perform daily safety audit of forklift and promptly report any malfunctioning equipment.
Consistently follows company safety protocols.
Encourages coworkers to follow best practices with safety.
Proactively brings safety issues to the attention of the Manager.
Reports on issues when needed.
When errors occur, identifies order input errors and passes that information along to management and/or dispatch.
Partners with all coworkers: sales, yard, management and uses those relationships to solve problems.
Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types. Must maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records, particularly, cost of goods purchased and sold.
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 communicate with all levels of management and employees. Communication can include, but is not limited to: in-person (verbal and non-verbal), written, e-mail and telephone.
Strong focus, planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to function independently, as part of a team, and as a leader within your own sales cohort with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Ability to think and respond quickly, positively, and professionally to constantly changing circumstances.
Adhere to company procedures, policies and protocols as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
Ability to appropriately manage stress and interact with others.

Nice To Haves

Cross trains as other positions in the yard to fill in as needed or able.
Proactively seeks to learn products and application for end user.
Completes required online training as necessary.
Participates in safety committee when necessary.
Assist Customer Service employees maintaining yard cleanliness.

Responsibilities

Builds safe and efficient loads of building materials by correctly reading load sheets and invoices.
Loads trucks in order of delivery schedule and in accordance with local and state laws and regulations.
Ensures loads are complete and all items on paperwork are loaded on truck.
Loads and off-loads company trucks with building materials both by hand and with a forklift.
Checks loads for banding order and quality, reports any quality issues to management and/or helps to fix the issue.
Puts stock away.
Clears racks when needed so build tables can continue to produce without delay.
Stages floor packs so they are ready when logistics comes to get them, loads floor packs onto logistics trucks.
Receives delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and by depositing inventory in designated locations.
Opens and closes yard as needed.
Keeps forklift clean.
Ensures that appropriate paper work is completed as per company policy.
Checks all paperwork for accuracy.
Maintains yard cleanliness during course of day.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

2 weeks of vacation per year starting on day 1, increasing annually up to 4 weeks.
Employee paid sick days.
7 holidays.
Standard medical plan with a $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% contributed to 401(k) after 1 year, fully vested at end of 3rd year.
3% profit share contribution to the 401(k) (with Board approval).
Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year).
Annual profit sharing (minimum $525 for full-time employees who worked the full year for 2024).
$1,000 referral bonus.