Job Details

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: Receptionist

Pay: Starting at $19.92 - $22.04 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm

Location: Spokane, Washington

PARR's Receptionist will undertake administrative tasks, ensuring the rest of the staff has adequate support to work efficiently. They will ensure the proper flow of office procedures and support the company by carrying out common office duties.

This position reports to the General Manager and interacts daily with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Must be able to type 40+ WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle queries via phone, email, and general correspondence
• Organize and maintain files and databases in a confidential manner
• Greet internal and external customers with a pleasant and welcoming attitude
• Scan and email documents into the Woodware System
• Works with General Manager to maintain and order office supplies
• Complete data entry projects and various assignments given
• Collect payment on cash customers
• Uploads Delivery Photos into the Woodware System
• Helps with Filing in AP and AR departments when needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The primary working conditions are an office environment with a computer. This job requires work in factory conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
• Must be able to work in an office environment

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
• 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 $800 for the 2023 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.