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 $19.48 to $24 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am to 2:30pm

Location: Redmond, Oregon

The Forklift Operator supports our Mission of Legendary Service Through Teamwork by safely and efficiently unloading trucks and stocking inventory throughout the facility. Accurately checking in inventory as it arrives is a key component to this position.

The Forklift Operator directly reports to the Production Manager. They interact daily with Yard Inventory Specialist, Shop Foreman, Purchasing, Truck Drivers, Production Team, and Delivery persons.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• OSHA Certified Forklift License
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• 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
• Class C driver's license or reliable alternative transportation
• Acceptable driving record preferred
• Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, made of leather or composite material, and have ankle support required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Read SKUs and identifies material types to accurately check in deliveries
• Load and off-load vendor trucks with building materials both by hand and with a forklift
• Put stock away
• Tag loads
• Receive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and by depositing inventory in designated locations
• Keep forklift clean
• Ensure that appropriate paper work is completed per company policy
• Check all paperwork for accuracy
• Maintain yard cleanliness during course of work
• Perform other related duties as assigned

This position works in a warehouse in all weather conditions. The working days are Monday-Friday, plus Saturdays as needed. Hours and schedule may change based on workload and season.

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary
• Ability to cover different shifts when necessary

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 the 3rd year in a row, we offer industry-leading 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
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• 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

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.