What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arlington Forklift Operator-Days position at Hampton Lumber?
Company Summary
Hampton Lumber is a family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 1,700 employees, we operate ten sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and export division. With nearly 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.
Overview
This position will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks; loading/unloading finished product from lumber trucks, railcars, cargo containers, sorting of product into proper locations, and assisting with paper wrapping procedures.
This is a fulltime position, Monday-Friday, operating hours are from 6:00am-4:00pm (hours may vary depending on needs of the facility) may include overtime and/or weekends when needed to meet the needs of the operation. Wage is $24.97 ($51,937 annually not including overtime or production bonuses)
Benefits Highlights
Generous company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; cost-effective co-pays & deductibles. Vision, Short Term Disability, Roth and pre-tax 401k, with a 2% company match and an additional 5% annual employer contribution, fully vested after three years.
Responsibilities
- Complete Daily Inspection Sheet prior to operating PIT
- Understand truck loading policy and lumber stacking policy
- Report leak(s) no matter how minor and damage to the lead to get them repaired before operating.
- Maintain proper housekeeping to promote a safe work environment.
- Forklift housekeeping includes but not limited to, blowing out engine compartment, washing lift, disinfecting, and removal of garbage.
- Attention to detail and time management skills
- Stock rotation, staging and/or plan for future loads
- Be self-motivated and be a team player
- Understand and follow company safety rules and policies
- Process material to ensure minimal and/or no damage to the product, facility, or machine.
Qualifications
- Hampton PIT certification and Fall Protection
- Must be able to learn the procedure for above and ground level cabling of railcars
- Have strong communication both verbal and written
- Ability to work/communicate professionally with lumber carriers, vendors, and railroad operators
- Good hand/eye coordination
- Working knowledge of lumber species and product mix preferred but not required
- Ability to identify attributes and barcodes is preferred but not required
- Proficient in Excel and Lumbertrack is preferred but not required
- Must be able to work at heights of at least 15 feet.
- Experience with loading and unloading railcars and lumber trucks is preferred but not required.
More About Us
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.
EEO Statement
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 you are applying.
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.
