Outfeed Forklift Operator
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Job Location:
Warrenton, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Summary
Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to beNorth Americas 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 togrow 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 affiliatesTrapa 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.
Overview
This positions 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.
Benefits Highlights
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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
More About Us
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 companys deep commitment to people community and sustainabilitythe heart of Hamptons company cultureby supporting organizations such as 4H Girls Build Robotics Club and the Clatsop Works Internship program.
Learn more at 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 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.
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- Shipping & Receiving
- Forklift
- Basic Math
- Industrial Equipment
- Warehouse Experience
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Driving
- Reach Truck
- Clamp Truck
- RF Scanner
About Company
Aa family-owned company with sawmills throughout the Pacific Northwest, we market wood products all over the world.
