Facility Maintenance Carpenter

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 nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, 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 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. 

This position's primary function is to have a working relationship with maintenance, production, and management personnel to achieve the goals of the organization and to maintain and repair buildings and plant facilities to the required standards.

The work schedule: Monday-Friday (7:00am-3:30pm) The schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the facility which may include weekends.

Wage is $33.00 per hour - ($68,640 annually) which does not include any applicable shift differential. 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

• Pressure washing and painting roofs and buildings, repairing roof leaks, replacing old tin, building and installing storage shelves, finish carpentry, form up and finish concrete, ground maintenance and any other carpenter type support for our plant.
• Work with work order systems, scheduling, warehousing, and related maintenance fields
• Operate forklift, skid steer, loader, etc.
• Follow Company lockout, safety, and work standards.
• Attend any training necessary to upgrade performance
• Notify supervisor of any problems that arise during the shift.
• Train any employees as assigned by supervisor.
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Clean shop and maintain proper housekeeping to promote a safe work environment.

• Candidates will need to supply their own tools as required for the position. A detailed list will be provided.
• Understanding of current building codes is preferred but no required.
• Obtain required Hampton certifications
• Have strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong attention to details, good organizational skills, be a self-starter, ability to prioritize tasks and self-motivated.
• Proficient use of all hand tools and electrical tools related to the trade.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of mechanical operations used in the industry and be able to maintain, install, repair, buildings and facilities throughout the plant.
• Possess the necessary skills and aptitudes required to operate maintenance tools and related machinery.
• Capable of working on ladders, walking stairs, and on uneven surfaces.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred but not required.
• Lift up to 50lbs. daily
• A minimum of 3 years in an industrial building maintenance or carpentry is required.
• The candidate must be proficient in all aspects of building maintenance, carpentry, and finish carpentry. They must also have a valid Washington State driver’s license.

Darrington is a small town nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Cascade Mountains with easy access to national parks, hiking, skiing, fishing, and hunting. Hampton Lumber took over ownership of the Darrington mill in 2002 and today employs 175 people in good, family-wage jobs. We’re committed to creating a safe, competitive facility and opportunities for growth for our employees. Here, you have a career, not just a job. We take pride in this community and help where we can by supporting school events, athletic and family assistance programs, scholarships, and local clubs/businesses.

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.