Shipping Supervisor

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 ten sawmills across Oregon, Washington, South Carolina, 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 motto, "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. 

The Shipping Supervisor at Hampton Lumber is the last set of eyes on every load that leaves this mill. This role is responsible for leading the shipping team, ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment, coordinating with the traffic department, and maintaining the high standards our customers depend on. You will oversee forklift operators, shipping clerks, and yard personnel while driving a culture of safety, accuracy, and accountability. 

If you are organized, decisive, and take pride in getting it right before it rolls out the gate — this role is for you.

Why Hampton Lumber?

At Hampton Lumber's Warrenton Mill, we don't define ourselves by a single task — only a single mission: to safely produce the best lumber we can, every shift. The shipping department is the final link in that chain, and we take it seriously. We're building a team of people who own their work, hold each other accountable, and get better every day.

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Stable, full-time employment with a growing, family-owned lumber company
• A leadership role with real responsibility and direct impact on customer satisfaction
• A workplace that values safety, accuracy, and the people who deliver both
• Opportunity to grow within the organization

• 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

• Supervise and direct all shipping personnel — setting clear daily priorities and holding the team accountable to them
• Coordinate outbound lumber shipments — verifying load accuracy, product quality, and documentation before departure
• Oversee forklift operations in the shipping yard — enforcing safe practices and efficient traffic flow
• Maintain accurate shipping records, bills of lading, and load documentation — zero tolerance for shipping errors
• Monitor inventory levels in the lumber yard and communicate shortages or overages to production leadership
• Lead pre-shift meetings — communicating load schedules, safety topics, and team expectations
• Train and develop shipping department associates, building skill and ownership at every level
• Enforce all safety policies, housekeeping standards, and PPE requirements across the department
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the shipping floor, planer department, sales department and traffic department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs such as WORD, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules & regulations.

Preferred Experience & Knowledge

• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a shipping, warehouse, or logistics environment — lumber or building materials experience a plus
• Working knowledge of freight documentation — bills of lading, load confirmations, and shipping manifests
• Familiarity with forklift operations and yard management in a high-volume production setting
• Experience coordinating with carriers, and logistics teams to manage pickup schedules
• Computer proficiency — Lumbertrack, Carrier Point, inventory tracking, documentation, and communication systems

 Who You Are

• Organized — you manage multiple loads, multiple drivers, and multiple priorities without dropping the ball
• Accountable — when something ships wrong, you own it and fix it; when it ships right, your team gets the credit
• Safety-first — the yard is a high-traffic environment and you treat it that way every shift
• A communicator — you keep production, management, and customers informed without being asked
• Detail-oriented — product grades, load counts, and paperwork matter; you check before you sign
• Calm under pressure — peak shipping periods and tight windows don't rattle you

What We Expect

• Lead from the ground — be present in the yard and comfortable behind the desk
• Ensure every load that leaves this facility is accurate, safe, and properly documented
• Build a shipping team that takes pride in getting it right the first time
• Keep the yard clean, organized, and operating safely at all times
• Communicate proactively — shipping delays, inventory gaps, and personnel issues should never be surprises to management

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.