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Utility Person - Reload - Front Street

Hampton Lumber
9 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Portland, OR, United States
Indeed

Company Summary: 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. Overview: Are you looking to join this fantastic company? Hampton Lumber is looking for a General Labor/Utility Person at Front Street to 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, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to communicate verbally. 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 and lead-in training to operate some advanced equipment to meet the facility’s custom cutting and repackaging needs. The starting wage is $24.03 an hour. Benefits Highlights: 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 Responsibilities: Preparing railcars for shipping. Cabling cars and perform railcar tie down. Paper wrap units of lumber. Package side load units and load railcars when needed to meet production goals. Capable of walking around trailer beds, boxcars, A-frame rail cars, and uneven surfaces. Capable of using power saw, bander, and other hand tools in a safe manner. Operate equipment in a safe manner 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 supervisor of any problems that arise during the shift. Assist fellow personnel during breakdowns. Must be willing to train any employees as assigned by supervisor. Assist in training any new hire in the operation of…

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