What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety & Training Administrator position at PARR?
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: $25.50-$27.75 hourly
The Safety & Training Administrator is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of workers' compensation and automotive/general liability claims within the organization while providing critical cross-departmental support to the PARR Training Team. This hybrid role capitalizes on seasonal fluctuations in claims and safety incidents to proactively assist with new hire onboarding, training metrics tracking, and curriculum format support. Acting as a brand ambassador, this individual ensures that all claims are handled promptly and in regulatory compliance, while helping introduce new employees seamlessly into PARR culture. Additionally, this position serves as the primary administrative backup for core safety systems and operational continuity when Safety Technicians are out of office, reinforcing PARR's Mission of Legendary Service Through Teamwork.
Duties And Responsibilities
Claims Management & Safety Operations (Primary Focus)
Primary working conditions are a professional office environment utilizing a desk, phone, and computer. The workload contains seasonal variations; administrative capacity automatically shifts toward training support, onboarding facilitation, and curriculum assistance during slower safety and claims cycles. Occasional travel (up to twice per month) to various PARR lumberyards, manufacturing facilities, or locations across the Pacific Northwest may be required.
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:
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.
Pay: $25.50-$27.75 hourly
The Safety & Training Administrator is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of workers' compensation and automotive/general liability claims within the organization while providing critical cross-departmental support to the PARR Training Team. This hybrid role capitalizes on seasonal fluctuations in claims and safety incidents to proactively assist with new hire onboarding, training metrics tracking, and curriculum format support. Acting as a brand ambassador, this individual ensures that all claims are handled promptly and in regulatory compliance, while helping introduce new employees seamlessly into PARR culture. Additionally, this position serves as the primary administrative backup for core safety systems and operational continuity when Safety Technicians are out of office, reinforcing PARR's Mission of Legendary Service Through Teamwork.
Duties And Responsibilities
Claims Management & Safety Operations (Primary Focus)
- Monitor and audit SAIF (OR) and L&I (WA) workers' compensation claims to ensure prompt resolution and adherence to regulations.
- Track Auto Liability/General Liability (ALGL) files; coordinate with insurance carriers when accidents are valued over the deductible, and work directly with customers/vendors to close out under-deductible issues.
- Update, track, and monitor Modified and Bonified Job Offers (MJO/BJO) for injured associates to support an efficient return-to-work program.
- Input driver point assignments accurately into the HRIS and monitor the corporate safety incident reporting system.
- Analyze claims data to identify recurring workplace hazards and collaborate with Safety Technicians to recommend proactive improvements.
- Ensure location managers submit 801 forms timely and maintain rigorous tracking to generate and report on annual OSHA 300a logs.
- Manage day-to-day safety administrative logistics, including coordinating with safety chairs and yard leadership, maintaining SDS compliance databases, administering the corporate boot program, and ordering safety supplies.
- Assist the Culture and HR teams in organizing, scheduling, and facilitating New Associate Orientation (NAO) for onboarding cohorts.
- Guide new hires through Parr University, tracking progress along their mandatory 30, 90, and 180-day immersion and curriculum tracks.
- Collaborate closely with the Training Manager and Curriculum Developer to co-develop, review, and format interactive training materials, lesson plans, and learning activities.
- Oversee localized training metrics, compile data, and distribute regular progress reports to onsite trainers and leadership.
- Document best practices and cross-departmental workflow steps to enhance operational efficiency, cross-training protocols, and onboarding success.
- Serve as the secondary point of contact and administrative backup for claims management and urgent safety inquiries when the Safety Lead is out of the office.
- Manage high-volume professional correspondence, answering emails and phone calls promptly from managers, employees, external customers, and insurance representatives.
- Experience: 1–2 years of experience within Workers' Compensation claims administration, risk management support, or structured corporate training environments preferred.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong professional proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Comfort utilizing HRIS platforms and building materials ERP software (such as Epicor's Bistrack) preferred.
- Typing: Must be able to type 45 WPM with high accuracy.
- Language: Ability to speak, write, and read English fluently required.
- Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional customer service and diplomatic skills. Demonstrated sound judgment when handling sensitive, confidential business records (such as financial or employee incident data). Must possess strong organization, time-management, and public-speaking skills to address medium-sized groups effectively.
- Class C driver’s license or reliable alternative transportation required
- 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 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 with a 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.
Primary working conditions are a professional office environment utilizing a desk, phone, and computer. The workload contains seasonal variations; administrative capacity automatically shifts toward training support, onboarding facilitation, and curriculum assistance during slower safety and claims cycles. Occasional travel (up to twice per month) to various PARR lumberyards, manufacturing facilities, or locations across the Pacific Northwest may be required.
- Ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for extended periods of time in an indoor office setting.
- Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate computer peripheral equipment and keyboards daily.
- Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects up to 50 feet on an occasional basis.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a company vehicle safely when traveling.
- Both local and overnight travel may be required
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
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.
Salary : $525 - $2,500