Load Builder Puget Sound

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

$22.07‑$24.43 hourly

Responsibilities

• Build safe and efficient loads of building materials by correctly reading “pick tickets” and invoices.
• Read SKUs and identify material types to accurately build loads.
• Load and off‑load company trucks with building materials both by hand and with a forklift.
• Complete inventory adjustments.
• Put stock away.
• Tag loads.
• Receive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and depositing inventory in designated locations.
• Open and close the yard as needed.
• Keep the forklift clean.
• Ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed per company policy.
• Maintain yard cleanliness during the course of work.
• Know product substitutions, share that knowledge, and apply it when building loads.
• Cross‑train as backup driver, receiver, counter sales, and dispatcher if needed.
• Proactively seek to learn products and applications for the end user.
• Regularly attend product‑knowledge meetings.
• Understand weight and length limits for the company’s fleet of trucks to safely and lawfully load trucks.
• Wear proper high‑visibility and safety gear.
• Safely operate equipment, honk the horn, and look before backing or rounding blind corners.
• Perform daily safety audits of the forklift and promptly report any malfunctioning equipment.
• Participate in the safety committee when necessary.
• Review and complete Hold Harmless forms with customers.

Qualifications

• OSHA‑certified forklift license.
• Knowledge of receiving/inventory control principles, practices, and protocols.
• Knowledge of dimension lumber, 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.

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, or pull up to 50 lb and carry objects 50 ft.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Both local and overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to cover different shifts when necessary.

Benefits

• 2 weeks of vacation per year starting day 1, with an additional day each year up to 4 weeks.
• Employee‑paid sick days.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Standard medical plan with a low $1,000 deductible.
• Dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 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 the 401(k) after 1 year (fully vested after 3 years).
• Additional 3 % profit‑share contribution to the 401(k) with Board approval.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per year.
• Annual profit sharing (minimum $525 for full‑time employees who worked the full year in 2024).
• $1,000 referral bonus.
• Transparent pay structure with regular merit increases and promotion opportunities; strong internal promotion track.