Lumber Yard Associate

PARR•Ridgefield, WA

6d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

PARR is a homebuilding supplies company serving professional home builders, from custom and large production builders to multifamily builders. Lumber Yard Associates provide legendary service by safely and efficiently loading customers’ vehicles with building materials by hand or forklift. They also maintain clean yards and stock inventory. The role works closely with internal and external customers and reports to the General Manager, Assistant Manager, and Location Supervisor. This position is based outdoors in a retail lumberyard and requires working in all weather conditions. Associates handle customer orders, receive and inspect inventory, maintain stock locations and yard cleanliness, and follow company procedures and safety protocols. PARR describes its workplace as a family-owned company with opportunities for internal promotion and a focus on employee safety.

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 work outdoors in all weather conditions and to stoop, bend, and walk.

Nice To Haves

OSHA-certified forklift license.

Responsibilities

Safely, accurately, and efficiently load customer vehicles with building-material orders.
Complete required paperwork according to company policy, including paperwork for change orders, and review hold-harmless forms with customers.
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 procedures.
Read and follow picking tickets; pull orders and stage them for will calls.
Open and close the warehouse and yard when necessary.
Complete Blue-Volt training as necessary; learn products and applications, attend product-knowledge meetings, and know product locations.
Maintain yard cleanliness and keep aisles and exits clear.
Wear high-visibility safety gear and the proper uniform; follow company safety procedures and protocols.
Keep the forklift clean, perform daily lift inspections and safety audits, and promptly report malfunctioning equipment.
Operate equipment safely; look behind and honk when backing or rounding blind corners.
Promptly report accidents, incidents, and damaged products.
Attach a red safety flag to over-length products.
Understand weight, height, and length limits and inform customers whether materials can be handled or transported safely.
Greet and assist customers and share product knowledge.
Participate on the safety committee if needed.

Benefits

Two weeks of vacation per year starting on the first day, with an additional day for each year worked up to four weeks.
Employee-paid sick days.
Seven holidays.
Standard medical plan with a $1,000 deductible.
Dental and vision coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 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.
A 3% profit-share contribution to the 401(k), subject to Board approval.
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per year.
Annual profit sharing; the posting states 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 from within.