Lumber Yard Associate

PARR•West Linn, OR

1d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

PARR is a family-owned supplier of homebuilding materials, solutions, and services for professional home builders. The Lumber Yard Associate provides legendary customer service by safely and efficiently loading building materials into customer vehicles, by hand or using a forklift. The role also involves receiving, inspecting, stocking, and staging inventory; maintaining a clean yard; and following company and safety procedures. The position reports to the General Manager, Assistant Manager, and Location Supervisor, and works with internal and external customers. It is performed outdoors at a retail lumberyard in all weather conditions. Pay is $19.44–$21.53 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to speak, write, and read English.
Knowledge of receiving and inventory-control principles, practices, and protocols.
Knowledge of dimension lumber, panel products, and other building materials.
Ability to read and interpret picking tickets and invoices.
Ability to concentrate and attend to detail in a busy work environment.
General knowledge and use of power tools.
Ability to read a measuring tape.
Understanding of product terminology and grading.
Ability to lift up to 90 pounds.
Ability to stoop, bend, and walk.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Consistently follow safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

OSHA-certified forklift license preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely, accurately, and efficiently load customer vehicles with building-material orders.
Complete required paperwork in accordance with company policy, including paperwork for change orders and hold-harmless forms.
Receive delivered inventory by checking paperwork for accuracy and placing inventory in designated locations.
Inspect stock and returned items for salable quality; put stock away in the correct location.
Complete inventory adjustments and participate in inventory preparation and post-inventory procedures.
Read and follow picking tickets, pull orders, and stage orders for will call.
Open and close the warehouse and yard when necessary.
Complete Blue-Volt training as necessary and attend product-knowledge meetings; learn products, applications, and locations.
Maintain yard cleanliness, keep aisles and exits clear, and keep the forklift clean.
Wear high-visibility safety gear and the proper uniform; adhere to company procedures, policies, and protocols.
Perform daily lift inspections and safety audits, report malfunctions, and promptly report accidents, incidents, and damaged products.
Operate equipment safely, including looking behind and honking when backing or rounding blind corners.
Attach a red safety flag to over-length product and understand weight, height, and length limits to advise customers about safe handling or transport.
Greet and assist customers promptly and share product knowledge.
Participate on the safety committee if needed.

Benefits

Two weeks of vacation per year starting on day one, with an additional day earned for each year worked up to four weeks.
Employee-paid sick days.
Seven holidays.
Medical plan with a $1,000 deductible.
Dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program coverage.
Massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage.
Flexible Spending Account and childcare pretax spending programs.
Footwear subsidy through a boot vendor after 90 days of employment.
401(k) match of up to 50% on the first 6% contributed after one year of employment, fully vested at the end of the third year.
3% profit-share contribution to the 401(k), subject to Board approval.
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per year.
Annual profit sharing; every full-time employee who worked the full year earned at least $525 for 2024.
$1,000 referral bonus.
Transparent pay structure and opportunities for merit increases and promotion.