Entry Level - Cleanup Crew

Hampton Lumber; Morton (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental premiums

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Bonuses

Wellness program

Training & career growth

Job summary

Hampton Lumber in Morton, Washington, is hiring an entry-level Operator 1 to maintain a clean, safe plant floor, prevent hazards, and assist with daily tasks across departments. You will be trained on different jobs as you progress, supporting breaks and learning equipment operation.

The role offers cross-training opportunities, teamwork and self-motivation are valued, with wages starting at $24.04 per hour and production bonuses possible based on site goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, not required.
• Must be able to lift 20–30 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Able to work at a moderate to fast pace and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep the facility clean and operational to eliminate safety and fire hazards.
• Operate some advanced equipment after cross training.
• Assist with dust mitigation and housekeeping in work areas.
• Support breaks coverage across departments to gain broader experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Safety

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 keep the facility clean and operational in order to eliminate safety and fire hazards. This is a full time position with cross training lead-ins to operate some of the advanced equipment in the facility.

Work Schedule 300am-130pm, Flexible as needed. Wage starts at $24.04 per hour ($50,003 per year before any shift differentials, overtime and production bonuses). Production bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site's target goals.

Operator 1- Cleanup crew is just the first step towards a long list of exciting and diverse job opportunities available at Hampton. As you are trained on different 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.

• 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
• Pick up slabs, sticks, sawdust, and chips off lower mill floors
• Assist with dust mitigation
• Maintain a safe environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Apply good housekeeping standards to your work area or any area you observe
• 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 skillsBe a team player and self-starter

Hampton Lumber has operated the Morton plant since 1999. We currently employ 140 people in good, family-wage jobs. Some members of our team have worked here for over 30 years while others have just started their careers. This creates a diverse team of skilled problem-solvers who work together to continuously improve in all areas within the plant-site. The Morton employees live out the company’s deep commitment to people, community, and sustainability - the heart of Hampton’s company culture - by supporting child and family assistance programs, the local food bank, the adopt-a-highway program, and various teams and activities at our local schools.

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.

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.