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Hampton Lumber-Randle Division Entry Level - Operator 1 in Randle, Washington

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 looking for Entry Level laborers to join our team at the Randle, WA facility. *The primary function of Operator 1-Cleanup Crew at the Randle Division, is to keep the facility clean in order to eliminate safety and fire hazards. The person in this position will work in the Sawmill and Planer and will be asked to perform the following tasks; general facility clean up including picking up slabs, sticks, sawdust, chips off lower mill floors, and assist with dust mitigation. This is a full time position with cross training lead-ins to operate some of the advanced equipment in the facility. Starting work schedule: Tuesday-Friday, Day Shift (3:00 AM to 1:30 PM, flexible as needed, must be willing to also work swing shift). Wage starts at $22.66 per hour. ($47,133 per year before any overtime and production bonuses). Production Bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site's target goals. Also includes a $1500 hiring bonus! 

Entry Level-Operator 1, is just the first step towards a long list of exciting and diverse job opportunities available at Hampton Lumber. As you are trained on different mill production jobs in each department to assist with breaks, you will gain the job experience to be able to apply internally when advanced positions with increased wages become available. Hampton Lumber also maintains apprenticeship programs, where employees can receive advanced training to develop the skills needed to receive Journeyman status in skilled trade positions such as Millwright or Electrician, with all the required classes paid for by the company. 

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 employees.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain a safe working environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures
  • General facility clean up including picking up slabs, sticks, sawdust, chips, and other wood debris off lower mill floors
  • Assist with blow down and dust mitigation
  • Apply good housekeeping standards to your work area or any area you observe
Qualifications
  • Completion of high-school or equivalent preferred but not required
  • Sawmill experience preferred but not required
  • Must be able to safely work at a moderate to fast pace
  • Lifting is 20-30 pounds on a continuous basis
  • Must be willing to learn new skills
  • Be a team player and self-starter
  • Must be willing to work day or night shift
More About Us

The Randle facility has been in operation under Hampton Lumber ownership since 1999. Located in the heart of the Cowlitz Valley, the Randle plant employs over 150 team members, many of which have worked here for decades. We are committed to working together to continuously improve in all areas within the plant-si

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