Kiln Operator - Relief Day

Hampton Lumber is a familyowned wood products company headquartered in Portland Oregon. With over 1700 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.

The person in this position will use forklift to charge and remove kiln charges at proper times. Must have ability to check lumber in kilns for moisture content and pull charges at appropriate times to maximize production and quality. Must have ability to monitor computer driven controls of dry kilns. Must make appropriate changes to process as needed. Must have ability to trouble kiln / drying problems and perform light maintenance work and preventative maintenance work as needed. The person in this position must be flexible in their hours due to varying kiln schedules. The individual must be able to detect malfunctions in equipment and communicate those to others. Must have good communication skills and maintain a high standard of safety quality and production. Must work closely with the Sawmill and Planer to identify manufacturing defects so adjustments can be made to achieve the highest grade in our lumber position is also expected to assist with the Sawmill or Planer forklift positions as needed.

• Work Schedule: Relief Day Shift ThursdaySunday 3:00 AM3:00 PM Flexible as needed.
• Wage $29.56$30.56 (D.O.Q. Per hour plus shift differential. $61484$63565 starting per year before any overtime and production bonuses). Production Bonuses are possible for every employee each month based on the plant sites target goals.

Generous companypaid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; costeffective copays & Short Term Disability Roth andpretax 401k with a 2 company match and an additional 5 annual employer contribution fully vested after three years.

PTO is available for all eligible employees.

• Practice safe work habits and comply with all company work and safety standards.
• Take accurate kiln moisture checks.
• Understand grade deviation and effects to profitability.
• Operate PIT and properly load and unload kilns and stack empty kiln carts.
• Ensure that kiln carts are maintained.
• Assist with trouble shooting maintenance and preventative maintenance of the dry kilns.
• Possess good manual dexterity hand/eye coordination and communication skills through written speech and hearing.
• Capable of walking around catwalks conveyors and uneven surfaces.
• Capable of using power saw peaveys pickaroon pike pole and other hand tools in a safe manner.
• Must be willing to attend any training necessary to upgrade performance.
• Notify Supervisor of any problems that arise during the shift.
• Assist maintenance personnel during breakdowns.
• Must be willing to train any employees as assigned by supervisor.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.
• Able to assist on other jobs during break rotation or as needed.
• Have limited mechanical knowledge and experience.

• Experience with kilns and drying wood strongly recommended.
• Must hold and maintain current Hampton forklift (PIT) authorization.
• Experience with computer controls strongly recommended.
• Must take additional training when opportunities are available

The Randle facility has been in operation under Hampton Lumber ownership since 1999. Located in the heart of the Cowlitz Valley the Randle plant employs over 150 team members many of which have worked here for decades. We are committed to working together to continuously improve in all areas within the plantsite to ensure a safe and competitive team up with the community to support local school and sports programs festivals food banks and charities such as our AdoptAFamily program. The area is home to beautiful national forests with pristine rivers lakes and mountains filled with recreation and adventure for all to enjoy!

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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.

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