Load Builder/Forklift Operator

PARR•Bend, OR

3d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Load Builder/Forklift Operator supports our Mission of "Legendary Service Through Teamwork" by safely and efficiently building loads for our drivers to then deliver. The accuracy of loads is key in order to save time and money for the company so the load builder is an important component of the PARR team. This Full-Time position is also responsible for receiving and stocking inventory. As needed the Load Builder assists customer service employees in filling orders for walk in customers. The Load Builder directly reports to the General Manager. They interact daily with the Yard Inventory Specialist, Yard Supervisor, Customer Service Employees, Truck Drivers, and delivery persons. The load builder primarily works outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements

OSHA Certified Forklift License
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 "pick tickets" and invoices
Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard
Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Both local and overnight travel may be required
Ability to cover different shifts when necessary

Responsibilities

Builds safe and efficient loads of building materials by correctly reading "pick tickets" and invoices
Reads SKUs and identifies material types to accurately build loads
Load and off-load company trucks with building materials both by hand and with a forklift
Completes inventory adjustments
Puts stock away
Tags loads
Receive 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 paperwork is completed as per company policy
Maintain yard cleanliness during course of work
Knows product substitutions, shares that knowledge, and always applies the knowledge to building the load
Cross trains as backup driver, receiver, counter sales, and dispatcher if needed
Proactively seeks to learn products and applications for the end user
Regularly attends product knowledge meetings
Understand weight limits and length limits for the 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 audits of forklift and promptly report any malfunctioning equipment
Participates in safety committee when necessary
Reviews and completes Hold Harmless form with customers

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
2 medical plan options, one with a high deductible that offers an HSA and our standard 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