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Forklift Operator - Shipping

Hampton Lumber
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Darrington, WA, United States
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Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate ten sawmills across Oregon, Washington, South Carolina, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division. Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our motto, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations. We are guided by our core values Safety - Prioritize safety across all operations. Integrity & Authenticity - Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand. Responsible Stewardship - Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do. Tenacity - Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. Continuous Improvement - Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people. Customer Satisfaction - Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented. Community Engagement - Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community. With over 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. This position's primary function is to be responsible for managing inventory, rotating of inventory, loading trucks, and helping the planer outfeed as needed. This job is located in the Finished- End area and is under the supervision of the Finished-End Supervisor. Work weekends, overtime and other shifts as necessary to meet the needs of the operation. It is every person’s job to maintain the shipping/outfeed of the Planer facility to a world class standard of cleanliness and organization. Schedule This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday Day Shift (times TBD when hired) Wage is $27.34 - $ 31.67 + Shift Differential (if applicable). $56,867 - $65,873 annually not including overtime or production bonuses. Ability to earn more money when you are proficient in specified tasks. Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; 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, including eight paid holidays Opportunity to earn bonuses Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development General Job Description Safely manage finished-lumber inventory, support planer outfeed, load and unload trucks, and maintain an organized shipping yard. Ensure accurate inventory and on-time customer shipments while meeting safety, quality, and production standards. Work overtime or alternate shifts as operational needs require. Job Function Practice safe work habits and comply with all company safety standards Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient finished-end shipping area Safely operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) and related equipment Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, carriers, vendors, and sales personnel Work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrate strong situational awareness and attention to detail Understand lumber flow, inventory requirements, and shipping schedules Perform equipment inspections, housekeeping, and inventory management activities Essential Duties And Responsibilities Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PIT operating requir…

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