Hampton Lumber is a family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With a workforce of over 1,700 employees, we operate ten sawmills across Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Hampton’s operations also include timberland management as well as both wholesale and export sale divisions. With nearly 80 years in the sawmilling business, we are proud of our deep industry connections and ability to thrive through challenges.

Hampton is committed to investing in its people, embracing new technologies, and continuously improving our processes.

TRAPA Forest Products (TRAPA), a subsidiary of Hampton Lumber since 2012, is a full-service lumber and log company dedicated to exceptional customer service and strong supplier relationships. TRAPA offers a diverse range of wood products and can source various species, grades, sizes, and qualities of softwood lumber from across the globe. As part of Hampton, TRAPA markets all of Hampton’s sawmill products offshore.

We are looking for a Lumber Trader to join our Sales team at the TRAPA office in Richmond, British Columbia. You will work in a dynamic and supportive environment with a team of dedicated sales assistant and an experienced logistics team. With strong supply partner agreements and a broad network of offices across North America and internationally, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth.

If you are an experienced lumber trader or have experience in sales or commodity trading, we encourage you to apply.

This is a commission with a draw position

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Company events

• Develop and manage relationships with assigned customers as directed by the company.
• Cultivate purchasing relationships with external suppliers.
• Support and develop sales programs from internal mills and outside mills as directed by management.
• Manage company-approved inventory locations following defined company policies.
• Adhere to all company policies regarding credit management, sales contacts, and other operational areas.
• Represent the company at approved industry events.
• Perform other duties as required to meet the business’s needs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service skills with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of the lumber industry is preferred but not required.
• Highest level personal and professional standards, and ethics with strong focus, attention to detail, and dedication to craft.
• Enthusiastic approach to responsibilities and teamwork, aligned with Hampton’s Core Values.
• Superior organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to opportunities and solutions.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to take initiative and create a personal agenda to meet internal customer needs.

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.