Safety Technician

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: $30.31-$35.01 an hour

The Safety and Risk Lead for PARR will perform administrative tasks and services to support the Safety Department in strengthening the Company's safety culture. The Safety and Risk Lead works collaboratively with all Lumber, Manufacturing, and Warehouse Managers, Sales Managers, Facilities, Fleet, and Human Resources assisting and supporting the development and implementation of risk control initiatives to mitigate loss and impact to PARR and all employees. This role is vital to fulfilling our company mission of Legendary Service Through Teamwork.

The Safety and Risk Lead reports directly to the Safety and Risk Manager and works closely with HR, Fleet, Facilities, location Managers, and employees.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Program Management
• Manage Motiv safety response
• Oversee Amphibious Medic onsite program
• Oversee Redwing safety footwear program
• Facilities
• Responsible for managing Unifirst contract for restocking first aid supplies and AED monthly checks
• Manage the communications and activities of the Safety committees
• Perform incident reviews with location managers and upper management, if present
• HR
• Receive and process all Workers Compensation claims, and all that those entail
• Follow up on all employee injuries with manager and employee
• Work with location manager to create a modified job offer for all injured employees to mitigate time loss claims
• Maintain and audit OSHA 300/301/300A data
• Fleet
• Receive and process all Property/Auto/GL claims; follow up with insurance company or yard manager as needed
• DSC and FSC meeting facilitator; includes creating the presentation for the committee members
• Input driver and forklift operator points into UKG and send out point notification to employee and their managers and/or supervisors
• Document best practices and workflow steps to support onboarding, cross-training, and operational efficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• Class C driver’s license and must have and maintain a good driving record required
• Must be able to type 40 WPM
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be able to operate personal computer, telephone, photocopier, fax machine, 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.
• 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 all levels of management and employees at a high skill level and speak effectively in front of groups. Communication can include, but is not limited to: in-person (verbal and non-verbal), written, e-mail, telephone, and public speaking to medium size groups
• Strong focus, planning, organizational and 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, and as a leader within your own sales cohort 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 primary working conditions are an office environment with a computer. Local travel to PARR locations is required.

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 drive a vehicle when necessary
  
  

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Benefits

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.