Entry Level - Swing- Planer

Hampton Lumber

Willamina (OR)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 43,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off & holidays
Bonuses possible

Job summary

Hampton Lumber’s Willamina, Oregon plant is an established production site in a family-owned company with a long history in the region. This entry-level role focuses on keeping the mill floor clean and safe while offering cross-training to operate some advanced equipment as needed.

We emphasize safety, reliability, and steady opportunities for development. A drug test is required for all hires, with production bonuses available based on site targets and performance.

Qualifications

  • Must be willing to learn new skills.
  • Sawmill experience preferred but not required.
  • All candidates hired must pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Keep the facility clean to eliminate safety and fire hazards.
  • Assist with dust mitigation and maintain a safe environment according to policies.
  • Cross-train to operate some advanced equipment during breaks.

Skills

Team player
Self-starter
Good communication
Be self-motivated
Goal-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to beNorth America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division. Our mission is togrow, 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 tagline, "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. We are offering a total of $1500.00 Hiring Incentive as follows $750 after 6 months of employment; $750 after 12 months of employment (subject to your current tax rates). All candidates offered a position are required to pass a drug test. This position's primary function is to keep the facility clean to eliminate safety and fire hazards. This is a full time entry level position with cross training lead-ins to operate some of the advanced equipment in the facility to cover breaks. Production bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site’s target goals.
  • 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
  • All candidates hired required to pass a drug test.
  • Good communication skills through writing, speech and hearing
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Sawmill experience preferred but not required
  • Must be willing to learn new skills
  • Lifting is 20-30 pounds on a continuous basis
  • Be a team player and self-starter
  • Be self-motivated; goal-oriented
  • All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background check.
Our Willamina plant has been in operation since 1942. Today, with over 250 employees, the Willamina mill is Hampton’s largest and longest running facility. More than half of our employees have worked here for over ten years and many retire after working here for decades. We have a long tradition of community involvement and are proud supporters of school organizations, food banks, and a variety of local events. We also promote enhanced access to nature and wellness for our employees and all members of the community. 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.
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