Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for legendary service and quality products.

Job title : Forklift Operator

Pay : Starting at $21 to $25 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule : Monday - Friday 7am to 5 : 30pm

Location : Vancouver, Washington

The Forklift Operator supports our mission of legendary service through teamwork by safely and efficiently loading truss packs for our drivers to deliver. The accuracy of loads is key to save time and money for the company, so the load builder is an important component of the Parr team. As needed, the Forklift Operator assists other yard employees.

The Forklift Operator reports directly to the Production Manager. They interact daily with the General Manager, Yard Employees, Customer Service Employees, and Truck Drivers.

Qualifications

• OSHA Certified Forklift License
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• 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 reliable alternative transportation
• Acceptable driving record preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

The Forklift Operator primarily works outdoors in all weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the fourth top place to work in Oregon in 2023, we offer industry-leading benefits :

PARR Promotes! We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is a lot of opportunity - PARR is growing fast!

We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays. Our company mission is legendary service through teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.