Load Builder / Forklift Operator

Load Builder / 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 : Load Builder / Forklift Operator

Pay : Starting at $23 - $27 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, or until all tasks for the day have been completed.

Location : Tacoma, Washington

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, Customer Service Employees, Truck Drivers, and delivery persons.

Qualifications

• 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

Duties and Responsibilities

The load builder primarily works outdoors in all weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted as one of the "Top Places to Work" by the Oregonian for 3 years in a row, 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.