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.
Pay: $21.02-$23.27 hourly
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 Production Manager. They interact daily with yard employees, Plant Ops Lead, Customer Service Employees, and Truck Drivers. Duties and Responsibilities
Builds safe and efficient loads of building materials by correctly reading load sheets and invoices
Loads trucks in order of delivery schedule and in accordance with local and state laws and regulations
Ensures loads are complete and all items on paperwork are loaded on truck
Load and off-load company trucks with building materials both by hand and with a forklift
Checks loads for banding order and quality, reports any quality issues to management and/or helps to fix the issue.
Puts stock away
Clears racks when needed so build tables can continue to produce without delay
Stages floor packs so they are ready when logistics comes to get them, loads floor packs onto logistics trucks
Receive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and by depositing inventory in designated locations
Opens and closes yard as needed
Keeps forklift clean
Ensures that appropriate paper work is completed as per company policy
Check all paperwork for accuracy.
Maintain yard cleanliness during course of day
Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Knowledge
Knows product substitutions, shares that knowledge, and always applies the knowledge to building the load
Cross trains as other positions in the yard to fill in as needed or able
Proactively seeks to learn products and application for end user
Completes required online training as necessary
Safety
Understand weight limits and length limits for company’s fleet of trucks as to safely and lawfully load trucks
Wears proper high visibility and safety gear
Safely operates equipment and always honks horn and looks before backing or rounding blind corners
Perform daily safety audit of forklift and promptly report any malfunctioning equipment
Participates in safety committee when necessary
Consistently follows company safety protocols
Encourages coworkers to follow best practices with safety
Proactively brings safety issues to the attention of the Manager
Teamwork
Reports on issues when needed
When errors occur, identifies order input errors and passes that information along to management and/or dispatch
Assist Customer Service employees maintaining yard cleanliness
Partners with all coworkers: sales, yard, management and uses those relationships to solve problems
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
OSHA Certified Forklift License
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 alternative transportation preferred
Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, made of leather or composite material, and have ankle support required
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment
Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types.…