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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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Quality of Work

• Works at a good steady pace with a sense of urgency
• Quality of work is accurate and efficient
• Comes to work property attired, well-groomed with good hygiene
• Helps in overall cleanliness of the location
• Makes sure every order is built correctly, stacked in order, banded correctly, and labeled properly
• All products are cut to the correct length with no material defects
• Speed in pulling millwork packs with consistent great quality
• Manages paperwork effectively
• Delivers highly accurate quality of work with speed as a millwork puller
• Has ability to spot identify and proactively fix errors
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Knowledge

• Completes required Parr University training as needed
• Understands saw safety and usage
• Identifies different species/grades of lumber
• Carries and can read measuring tape
• Understands proper terminology and how to properly use all equipment used
• Understands what a properly constructed millwork pack looks like
• Understands jargon of millwork
• Reads shop drawings and knows how to use them
• Teaches others and applies that knowledge to building team

Teamwork

• Always arrives on time and prepared to work
• Good attitude towards necessary tasks
• Works well with others as a positive team player
• Adaptable to change
• Adheres to company policies
• Maintains an excellent attendance record
• Walks with a purpose
• Finishes all work before leaving each day
• Accepts experienced team member's advice and gives feedback
• Assists other team members with their work when appropriate
• Promotes positive environment by having a cheerful attitude and speaking well of others
• Contributes ideas to make things better or more efficient
• Great attitude toward necessary tasks
• Mentors new teammates when possible
• Demonstrates extra mile mentality

Communication

• Writes legibly on all materials
• Informs co-workers of whereabouts
• Consistently participates in team meetings and discussions
• Has relationships with all coworkers: yard, management and uses those relationships to solve problems
• Regularly brings areas of concern in plant to management's attention
• Proactively and positively communicates with all coworkers

Safety

• Wears required high visibility/proper uniform when required
• Safety gear is always utilized (PPE gear: gloves, eye protection, hearing protection)
• Maintain station cleanup procedures
• Keep body parts clear of hammers and other tools and carts
• Does daily work area inspection for organization and safety
• Demonstrates consistency in following all company safety protocols
• Proactively brings safety issues to the attention of the Manager
• Encourages coworkers to follow best practices with safety
• Participates on safety committee as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• Must be able to use a framing hammer, electric saw, pneumatic nail gun, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, and made of leather or composite material required

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment
• Must maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records, particularly, cost of goods purchased and sold
• Ability and willingness to identify processes, tools and/or procedures that may be improved upon in an effort to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customers
• Ability to communicate with management and employees effectively.
• Ability to function independently, as part of a team with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Ability to think and respond quickly, positively and professionally to constantly changing circumstances

Working Conditions

This position works in a warehouse in all weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend and kneel repetitively
• 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
• Ability to utilize all appropriate safety equipment

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

• Standard medical 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

• Footwear subsidy through boot vendor after 90 days of employment

• 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

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.