Training Lead

PARR is the single and total source for home building supplies, solutions, and service for professional home builders of large and mid-sized communities and single custom homes, and for motivated homeowners working on home improvement projects. Our customers and community members know they can rely on us to be the total source of home building supplies and solutions with legendary customer service and quality products.
Headquartered in Hillsboro, PARR has grown considerably from its start in 1930 as a single lumberyard, to one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected brands.
We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the sixth top place to work in Oregon in 2022, 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 no paycheck deduction (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) - PARR will match up to $600/year
• 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 $2,750 for the 2022 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.
Job Purpose
The Training Lead is responsible for acting as a brand ambassador, introducing new employees to Parr culture and expectations. This includes increasing the skills of all location employees with new hire training and helping yard mentors stay engaged and on track with on-the-job training. This person is a critical resource for those groups.
This position impacts Parr's Mission of Legendary Service Through Teamwork in significant ways. Improving the speed in which a new person gets trained will have a tremendous impact on our results, by helping us live up to our Mission Statement. Working with new and current employees, yard mentors and the location manager improves the Teamwork within our company.
The Training Lead works closely with the Yard Manager, Training Manager, Training Facilitators and the Curriculum Developer to create and facilitate interactive and engaging training out of our West Linn, Oregon lumberyard.
Pay starts at $22.54 - $26.53 Depending on Experience
Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate new hire onboarding
  • Help complete paperwork online if needed
  • Complete Section 2 of the I-9
• Guide new hires through Parr University
  • 30 and 90-day curriculum
  • Enrolling in courses to further career
• Schedule New Associate Training (NAO) for new hires
• Introduce new hires to their onsite mentors
• Schedule job shadows of positions around the yard
• Track new hire progress using New Hire Training checklist
• Ensure all online and in-person training has been completed
• Monitor ApplicantPro for potential applicants
• Assist manager in phone screening candidates
• Assist in scheduling and conducting interviews
• Help with the onboarding process
  • Requesting background check
  • Scheduling UAs
• Help facilitate new hire's 90-day and subsequent reviews
• Help facilitate and track supplemental/cross training
• Have quarterly touch base regarding career path
• Identify and develop mentors in various positions
• Work with manager on strengths and opportunities for growth for all employees

Qualifications
Qualifications include:

• Knowledge of training principles, practices and protocols preferred
• Ability to adhere to company procedures, policies and protocols as set forth in the Hourly Employees Handbook
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be able to operate personal computer, telephone, scanner and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Knowledge of building materials preferred
• Working knowledge of Epicor's Falcon software preferred

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 in an effort 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. The job requires occasional work in lumberyard or factory conditions working to train employees.
The job may require occasional travel (up to twice per month) to Parr locations in the Northwest. The job is primarily daytime, within a 6am to 6pm window, 40 hours per week plus overtime, as needed.
Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work indoors in an office environment
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle when necessary
• Both local and overnight travel may be required