Entry Level Production Operator

RSG Forest Products

Mist (OR)

On-site

USD 21,593 - 30,754

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays and vacations

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

A family-owned timber products company based in Mist, OR, is seeking multiple Sawmill Production Workers for full-time roles. Responsibilities include operating machinery and maintaining a clean work area. Candidates must have a safety-first attitude, enjoy physical work, and be able to lift up to 50 lb. The position offers competitive pay starting from $19.00/hour with numerous benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

Punctual and reliable with a commitment to hard work.
Able to handle physical work and stay on feet throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Operate control panels to move lumber through the mill.
Handle lumber for the next operation.
Maintain a clean work area by removing waste.

Skills

Safety-first attitude

Ability to lift 50 lb safely

Reliability

Preference for physical work

Job description

Sawmill Production Worker - Multiple Shifts

We are looking to hire multiple Sawmill Production Workers. The job is based in Mist, OR.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance – No monthly premium for employee and only $380/month pre‑tax to cover entire family.
401(k) match – 100 % of the first 3 % and 50 % of the next 2 % for a total of 4 % of the first 5 % contributed.
Paid holidays and vacations.
Employee discounts.
Health insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off.
Referral program.
Paid Holidays.

How to Apply

We are hiring for day shift positions only – 6 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday.
Come interview Monday–Friday between 8 am–2 pm. No need to schedule, just walk in.
If you can’t make those times, call us at 503‑755‑2445 to schedule an interview.
Location: 69480 Banzer Rd, Mist, OR 97016 – office located across from the mill entrance.
Come see where you might start your new career.

This job is as honest as it gets. Stand proud, and support your family, working for RSG Forest Products, a third‑generation family‑owned timber products company. RSG Forest Products was founded in 1971 in Mist, Oregon. Over the years we have had thousands of employees work with us earning a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work. We are now one of the largest timber products companies in the Pacific Northwest.

As a Sawmill Production Worker you will

Operate control panels to move lumber through the mill.
Physically handle lumber so that every board is ready for the next operation.
Keep the work area clean by shoveling wood chips and sawdust onto waste conveyors.
Clean and maintain equipment.

About you

You have a safety‑first attitude and a healthy respect for machinery.
You prefer working with your hands and staying fit.
You prefer to be on your feet all day.
You are not shy about putting in hard work.
You are punctual and reliable.
Able to lift 50 lb safely.

Promotion Opportunities

We are a family‑owned company, not a faceless mega‑corporation. We worked our way up the ranks just like you will, so we are not just a bunch of pencil pushers. As this is an entry‑level role, there is plenty of room for advancement. Almost every senior employee at RSG started in entry‑level positions with us. Our Plant Manager (30 years), Head Maintenance (28 years), and Foreman (15 years) all started on the ground floor and worked their way up. Depending on your performance and availability, there will be opportunities for advancement. Some employees have been promoted in as little as two weeks, so coming to work every day, being on time, and putting in a solid day will be recognized and rewarded.

Job Type

Full‑time

Pay

From $19.00 per hour, depending on experience

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