Shipping 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.

The Shipping Supervisor at Hampton Lumber is the last set of eyes on every load that leaves this mill. This role is responsible for leading the shipping and warehouse team ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment coordinating inbound and outbound freight and maintaining the high standards our customers depend on. You will oversee forklift operators shipping clerks and yard personnel while driving a culture of safety accuracy and accountability.

If you are organized decisive and take pride in getting it right before it rolls out the gate this role is for you.

Why Hampton Lumber

At Hampton Lumbers Allendale Mill we dont define ourselves by a single task only a single mission: to safely produce the best lumber we can every shift. The shipping department is the final link in that chain and we take it seriously. Were building a team of people who own their work hold each other accountable and get better every day.

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Stable full-time employment with a growing family-owned lumber company
• A leadership role with real responsibility and direct impact on customer satisfaction
• A workplace that values safety accuracy and the people who deliver both
• Opportunity to grow within the organization

• 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
• Participation in the employee bonus program
• 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

• Supervise and direct all shipping and warehouse personnel setting clear daily priorities and holding the team accountable to them
• Coordinate outbound lumber shipments verifying load accuracy product quality and documentation before departure
• Manage inbound freight and parts receiving ensuring materials are logged stored and communicated to the appropriate departments
• Schedule and dispatch trucks in coordination with the sales and logistics team to meet customer delivery commitments
• Oversee forklift operations in the shipping yard enforcing safe practices and efficient traffic flow
• Maintain accurate shipping records bills of lading and load documentation zero tolerance for shipping errors
• Monitor inventory levels in the shipping warehouse and communicate shortages or overages to production leadership
• Lead pre-shift meetings communicating load schedules safety topics and team expectations
• Train and develop shipping department associates building skill and ownership at every level
• Enforce all safety policies housekeeping standards and PPE requirements across the department
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the shipping floor and internal departments production maintenance and administration

Experience & Knowledge

• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a shipping warehouse or logistics environment lumber or building materials experience a plus
• Working knowledge of freight documentation bills of lading load confirmations and shipping manifests
• Familiarity with forklift operations and yard management in a high-volume production setting
• Experience coordinating with carriers brokers or logistics teams to manage pickup schedules
• Basic computer proficiency inventory tracking documentation and communication systems

Who You Are

• Organized you manage multiple loads multiple drivers and multiple priorities without dropping the ball
• Accountable when something ships wrong you own it and fix it; when it ships right your team gets the credit
• Safety-first the yard is a high-traffic environment and you treat it that way every shift
• A communicator you keep production management and customers informed without being asked
• Detail-oriented product grades load counts and paperwork matter; you check before you sign
• Calm under pressure peak shipping periods and tight windows dont rattle you

What We Expect

• Lead from the floor be present in the yard and warehouse not behind a desk
• Ensure every load that leaves this facility is accurate safe and properly documented
• Build a shipping team that takes pride in getting it right the first time
• Keep the yard clean organized and operating safely at all times
• Communicate proactively shipping delays inventory gaps and personnel issues should never be surprises to management
• Complete all required documentation shift logs downtime reports and handoffs consistently and accurately

The timber and wood products industry is a vital part of many communities and were excited to bring new opportunities to Allendale County South Carolina. We are committed to supporting the local workforce investing in training and development and being active members of the communities where we operate. Many of our employees have built long rewarding careers with us and we look forward to welcoming new team members to our family.

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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.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.