Saw Filer Supervisor

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.

This positions primary function is to properly train current employees and any new employee entering the department. This person must be a leader and demonstrate the ability to work safely produce a quality product while maximizing production. This person must believe in the team concept and demonstrate this by being a team player and a leader while possessingstrong communication skills. Must communicate effectively through speech writing and active listening. This person will report directly to the Plant Superintendent. Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday (Flexible as needed) Wage: $103000-$128000 - DOE - Salary Exempt. Production bonuses are possible for every employee each month based on the plant sites target goals.

• 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

• Be safety minded.
• Be internal/external customer orientated.
• Oversee entire filing maintenance program.
• Undergo all training as requested by management.
• Attend all meetings as requested by management.
• Communicate all pertinent information learned above to filing team.
• Communicate ideas and needs of filing team to management.
• Keep the filing program working in connection with operations and other maintenance programs.
• Attend training seminars and workshops to constantly further filing education.
• Communicate with vendors to keep up with and improve inventory.
• Work with filing team to keep our standards at their highest.
• Be willing to perform any job or task which may normally be assigned to another member of the filing team.
• Oversee all filers.
• Plan maintenance relating to filers.
• Assign duties to individual filers.
• Keep an adequate inventory of sawing materials.
• Assist with and train filers to properly fit bench and weld band saws.
• Assist with and train filers to properly fit and bench round saws.
• Be able to cut and weld.
• Be knowledgeable of machine center alignment (band mill edgers carriage etc.)
• Be able to trouble shoot all kinds of problems (mechanical electrical etc.)
• Work with people in a positive team environment.
• Attend all meetings related to saw filing.
• Order filing stock and tools and keep track of inventory.
• Be knowledgeable about wheel grinding.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain appropriate checklist.

• Minimum of 5 Years of saw filing experience preferred.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity. Will be honest and forthcoming with information.
• Innovate techniques in problem solving and by extension promote innovation in the crew.
• Have a positive attitude about daily activities and project a positive image to the crew. Will be a team builder and promote teamwork.
• Work well with peers and contribute to the success of the company.
• Be inquisitive and always looking for ways to do things better.

Hampton Lumber has operated the Morton plant since 1999. We currently employ 140 people in good family-wage jobs. Some members of our team have worked here for over 30 years while others have just started their careers. This creates a diverse team of skilled problem-solvers who work together to continuously improve in all areas within the plant-site. The Morton employees live out the companys deep commitment to people community and sustainability the heart of Hamptons company culture by supporting child and family assistance programs the local food bank the adopt-a-highway program and various teams and activities at our local schools.

Learn more at 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.