Cellar Assistant

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 Cellar Assistant supports daily winery operations by helping with wine production, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, moving materials, and maintaining an organized cellar. This position works closely with the cellar team to ensure daily production runs smoothly while following winery safety and quality standards.

• 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

• Maintaining cellar cleanliness
• Completing standard cellar operations such as racking, transferring and barrelling down
• Maintaining equipment and facility in good condition
• Forklift operation
• Assisting Studio clients with general questions and providing help to them as required
• Managing the Studio Safety Program

• Have the ability to forward plan
• Be able to multitask
• Have a high level of attention to detail
• Take ownership of keeping the cellar tidy and organised
• Be invested in helping to improve and update the facility
• Be interested in learning the logistical elements of running a winery
• Have a strong desire to be a part of the Studio’s community of clients
• Be able to assist with training and managing interns
• Be mechanically adept – able to do basic maintenance and repair tasks
• Be confident driving a forklift

The Carlton Winemakers Studio is a unique winery and tasting room in Carlton, Oregon, featuring more than a dozen independent winemakers under one roof. Established in 2002, the Studio provides a shared winemaking facility where local vintners create their own wines. Visitors can enjoy a rotating selection of Oregon wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other varietals, while learning about the different winemakers and their craft.

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.