Outfeed Forklift Operator

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 remove units of lumber from the stacker outfeed and transport either to the kiln infeed tracks, lumber trucks, or to yard storage. The forklift operator will place units of lumber on kiln carts according to length and dimension using proper labeling, stacking, and stickering methods to ensure quality drying. 

• 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

• Work in a safe manner by complying with all company safety policies to include utilizing all required PPE.
• Be or become a qualified forklift operator per training program
• Will assist with kiln charges.
• Assist in taking inventory.
• Keep pace with the mill flow.
• Using power saw, peaveys, pickaroon, pike pole, and other hand tools in a safe manner
• Properly load and unload kilns and stack empty kiln carts
• Use down time efficiently – (yard must be cleaned, sticks, dunnage, broken boards etc.)
• Follow Company lockout, safety, fall protection and work standards
• Attend any training necessary to upgrade performance
• Operate equipment in a safe manner so injury does not occur to operator or any employee in the area
• Assist maintenance personnel during breakdowns
• Assist on other jobs during break rotation
• Will immediately advise lead or supervisor of any problems that arise during shift.
• Work overtime as needed
• Will perform all tasks that are required by the Supervisor.

• Ability to operate a forklift in a safe and productive manner
• Must be PIT certified or attain certification
• Able to follow all operating rules and environmental practices in order to remain environmentally compliant.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Good communication skills through written, speech, & hearing
• Capable of walking around catwalks, conveyors, and uneven surfaces
• Capable of running or able to learn the stacker and be able to run at production level

Hampton took over management of the Warrenton plant in 2010, however, this site has had a sawmill on it since 1921. We currently employ 140 people, some of which have worked here for over 30 years while others have just started their careers. This creates an incredible team of skilled problem-solvers who work together to continuously improve in all areas within the plant-site. Warrenton employees live out the company’s deep commitment to people, community, and sustainability—the heart of Hampton’s company culture—by supporting organizations such as 4H, Girls Build, Robotics Club, and the Clatsop Works Internship program.

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.