What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator 1 position at Hampton Lumber?
Company Summary
Hampton Lumber is a family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 1,700 employees, we operate ten sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and export division. With nearly 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed 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
We are offering a total of $1500.00 Hiring Incentive as follows: $750 after 6 months of employment; $750 after 12 months of employment (subject to your current tax rates).
Hampton will match up to 4 weeks per year of paid time off for relevant industry experience.
The position of Operator 1's primary function is to learn and operate various machine centers within the sawmill/planer. (Work is subject to change based on faciility needs) Other tasks include cleanup and general maintenance around the facility.
Shift Schedule: Day Shift: Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm. Swing Shift: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-3am (Schedule subject to change based on facility needs)
This position has an hourly rate of $22.66 - $30.69 ($47,132 - $63,835 annually) which does not include any applicable shift differential. Production bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site’s target goals.
Benefits Highlights
Generous company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; cost-effective co-pays & deductibles. Vision, Short Term Disability, Roth and pre-tax 401k, with a 2% company match and an additional 5% annual employer contribution, fully vested after three years.
PTO is available for all eligible employees.
Responsibilities
- Practice safe work habits and comply with all company work and safety standards
- Keep sawmill/planer clean – areas include basement, walkways, chipper and etc.
- Pick up slabs, sticks, sawdust, and chips off lower mill floors
- Assist with dust mitigation
- Good communication skills through writing, speech and hearing
- Follow company lockout policies
- Notify supervisor of any problems that might arise
- Be willing to train at machine centers
- Help relieve for breaks and lunches
- Apply good housekeeping standards to your work area or any area you observe
Qualifications
Training that may be required:
- Fall Protection
- Lockout
- PIT (Powered Industrial Truck)
- Ladder
More About Us
Darrington is a small town nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Cascade Mountains with easy access to national parks, hiking, skiing, fishing, and hunting. Hampton Lumber took over ownership of the Darrington mill in 2002 and today employs 175 people in good, family-wage jobs. We’re committed to creating a safe, competitive facility and opportunities for growth for our employees. Here, you have a career, not just a job. We take pride in this community and help where we can by supporting school events, athletic and family assistance programs, scholarships, and local clubs/businesses.
Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog.
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 that you are applying.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.
Salary : $47,132 - $63,835
