The posting
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: $20.16 - $24.51
The Picker safely and efficiently pulls orders for delivery and keeps warehouse orderly. This position is important because they help ensure our customers receive their orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Directly reports to Warehouse Supervisor. Interacts daily with Warehouse Workers and Management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Pick orders accurately according to pick tickets
- Use RF gun to locate items and complete orders
- Organize orders using care and stacking them safely
- Manually count items while filling orders
- Use basic math to count items within an order, verifying with a calculator
- Become familiar with product to recognize overstock
- Maintain appropriate level of line items per hour
- Complete cycle counts (counting items and adjusting records accurately) as needed
- Maintain organization of warehouse while completing regular duties
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Teamwork
- Arrives on time and prepared to work
- Adheres to company policies
- Good attitude towards necessary tasks i.e.: inventory, cleanup, etc.
- Moves with sense of urgency and purpose
- Accepts experienced team member’s advice and feedback
- Assists other team members with their work when appropriate
- Always is adaptable to change
- Promotes positive environment by having a cheerful attitude and speaking well of others
- Regularly contributes ideas to make things better
- Mentors new teammates when possible
Communication
- Consistently reads and follows instructions on pick tickets and posted instructions
- Communicates when help is needed (heavy items/tools)
- Proactively and positively communicates with all coworkers
- Communicates with all coworkers and uses those relationships to solve problems
- Demonstrates active listening skills
- Consistently participates on team meetings and discussions
- Communicates all damage or inconsistencies of inventory received with appropriate team members
- Communicates effectively through both oral and written communication to internal and external team members and our vendors
- Handles oneself with professionalism during stressful situations
- Brings areas of concern in warehouse to management’s attention
Safety
- Wears high visibility/proper uniform
- Safety gear is always utilized
- Looks behind/honks horn when backing/rounding blind corners
- Keeps equipment clean
- Operates equipment safely
- Keeps aisles and exits clear
- Demonstrates consistency in following all company safety protocols
- Takes proactive responsibility for safety
- Strives to be accident free
- Minimal product damage
- Participates on safety committee as needed
- Encourages coworkers to follow best practices with safety
- Proactively brings safety issues to the attention of the Manager
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- OSHA Certified Forklift License preferred
- Ability to speak, write, and read English required
- Knowledge of inventory control principles, practices, and protocols
- Knowledge of items carried in inventory
- Ability to read and interpret pick tickets
- Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment
- Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
- 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.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types. 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 to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customers.
- Ability to communicate with management and employees effectively.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
- 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.
- Ability to appropriately manage stress and interact with others.
Working Conditions
The Warehouse Picker primarily works in a warehouse environment pulling orders, replenishing stock, and preparing orders for shipment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment subject to temperature conditions for an entire day
- 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 drive a forklift when necessary
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs as 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
- 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
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.
