Utility Entry Level/ General Labor - Hampton Lumber

Company Summary:

Hampton Lumber is a family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 1,700 employees, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and export division. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

Overview:

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Hampton Lumber is looking for a General Labor/ Utility Person at Front Street who will perform various support duties, including but not limited to those listed below. This person will need to be the break relief forklift operator and keep the truck unloading procedure at a safe and steady flow during this time. This person should have good manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to communicate through speech and hearing. This position will report directly to the reload manager.

 

Operations hours are Monday through Friday, 5:30 – 4:00 p.m. This is a full-time entry-level position with cross-training lead-ins to operate some of the advanced equipment to meet the facility’s custom cutting and repackaging needs.  Starting wage is $22.66 an hour.

Benefits Highlights:

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; cost-effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off
• Employee wellness program
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Responsibilities:

• Preparing railcars for shipping.
• Cabling cars and performing railcar tie-down.
• Paper wrap units of lumber.
• Package side load units and railcars when needed to meet production goals.
• Capable walk-around trailer beds, boxcars, A-frame rail cars, and uneven surfaces.
• Capable of using a power saw, bander, and other hand tools in a safe manner.
• Operate equipment safely so injury does not occur to any employee in the area.
• Follow company lockout, safety, and work standards.
• Assist in taking inventory.
• Keep pace with the production flow.
• Keep work areas clean.
• Must be willing to attend any training necessary to upgrade performance.
• Notify the supervisor of any problems that arise during the shift.
• Assist fellow personnel during breakdowns.
• Must be willing to train any employees as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist in training any new hire in operating the portable air gun on railcar cables.
• Secure and maintain any car-tightening equipment.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.
• Management may modify, add, or reallocate job responsibilities to better accommodate the needs of the business

Qualifications:

• Have limited mechanical knowledge and experience.
• Secure and maintain any car-tightening equipment. Responsibilities of employment with enthusiasm while working with other teams and departments focusing on the Hampton Core Values
• Strong work ethic, commitment, team-oriented, customer-focused, and willingness to embrace change while striving for continuous improvement.
• Assertive and responsible while exemplifying the highest ethics, honesty, and integrity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate opportunities and provide practical solutions given the business environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to accept responsibility and develop their agenda to support the requirements of internal customers.
• Looks for the opportunity and can take on additional responsibility.

Education & Training Required:

• Obtain and hold current Hampton PIT authorization.
• High school Diploma Required.

Work Conditions:  Work is typically sedentary and performed in an outside setting. Incumbents should be able to stand for extended periods, walk, talk, hear, and write. Occasional lifting, handling, or moving of objects without assistance weighing up to 35 pounds may be required.

More About Us:

Hampton Lumber is deeply committed to people, community, and sustainability. Having built a reputation for our commitment to sustainability and thoughtful forest practices, Hampton Lumber exports quality wood products worldwide. It serves some of North America's most significant construction and home supplies retailers. We encourage community engagement and a spirit of volunteerism at all of our locations. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we are proud sponsors of the Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns soccer clubs. Go Timbers! Go Thorns!

 

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our values and priorities by visiting our blog.

 

Learn more about Wood Products Manufacturing:

 

Lumber Manufacturing in Oregon, Oregon Forest Resources Institute

 

2019 Oregon Forest Report: A comprehensive look at the economic impact of Oregon’s forest sector, Oregon Forest Resources Institute

 

 

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability

EEO Statement:

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

 

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location you are applying. 

 

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.