Parr Lumber Portland , OR 97228
Posted 1 week ago
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: Counter Sales
Pay: Starting at $20 to $24 an hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm
Location: Portland, Oregon
The Counter Salesperson is the first person that a customer sees when they walk into any of the retail locations. This means that the Counter Salesperson is in many cases the face of the company for customers and should demonstrate our FACE values. This position's main duty is providing sales assistance to walk in and telephone customers. As time allows, they receive and stock inventory and perform general clean up and merchandising of the store.
Directly reports to Yard Manager. Interacts daily with Yard Manager, Assistant Yard Manager, Yard Supervisor (or Operation Lead), Inventory Specialist, Contractor Salespeople, delivery people and internal & external customers.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
Must be able to type 30+ WPM
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Class C driver's license or reliable alternative transportation required
Ability to speak, write, and read English required
Knowledge of retail sales principles, practices, and protocols
Knowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials
Ability to ten-key by touch
Ability to read and interpret blue prints
Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment
OSHA Certified Forklift License helpful
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist Inventory Specialist in maintaining an appropriate level of inventory
Performs empty peg counts and researches variances
As time allows, assist outside crew by loading customer vehicles and preparing loads for delivery
Adheres to company policies
Assists other team members with their work when appropriate
Attentive to counter and phones
Communicates with Receiver regarding status of cancelled orders or materials returned to suppliers
Communicates professionally to yard crew via radio
Consistently displays problem solving skills with customers and co-workers
Keep store clean and maintain counter displays of merchandise and literature
Notifies customer when product arrives
Confirms delivery time with customer after scheduled in DDMS
Answer customer's questions, process estimates and orders for customer
Develop and maintain a professional and effective relationship with customers
Completes basic ERP order entry; POs, backorders, and change orders
Invoice customers for building materials
Order stock, special order products for customers, and process credit returns
Ensures that appropriate paperwork is accurately completed as per company policy
Regularly attend PK meetings
Completed AMT training
Follows all AR account and cash handling procedures
Processes tax adjustments when necessary
Coordinate tool repairs services
Utilizes the interyard transfer system
Understands weight, height, and length limits, to inform customer of being able to safely handle or transport material
Knows site condition requirements for our delivery fleet
Process ROA payments with required information
Understands pricing levels and limits discounting
Able to seek out product transactions and order history
Uses all functions of Mitel
Manages Outlook and personal notebook
Can search inventory and open orders in all yards to meet customer's preferred option
All other duties as assigned
The primary working conditions are at the sales counter of one of PARR's retail locations.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment 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 work outdoors in all weather conditions
Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary
Both local and overnight travel may be required
We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the fourth top place to work in Oregon in 2023, 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 $1,250 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 $2,700 for the 2020 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
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.
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