Planer Setter

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 Planer Setter is responsible for the safe reliable and efficient setup operation adjustment and maintenance of the planer machine. This position ensures lumber is surfaced to specification maintains optimal planer performance minimizes downtime with continuous improvement in safety quality recovery and productivity.

• 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 nine 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

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Ensure planer area housekeeping standards are met
• Verify planer setup meets production schedules and grade requirements
• Optimize machine settings for lumber size species and quality requirements
• Monitor machine performance and make real-time adjustments to maximize run rate and quality
• Maintain tooling knives and cutter heads
• Conduct daily planer inspections
• Conduct all preventative maintenance (PM) activities on the planer

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Planer mill experience
• Ability to read measuring devices and dimensional specifications
• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes
• Experience with planer setup troubleshooting and tooling
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Required Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work safety in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to read measuring devices and dimensional specifications

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.

Learn more at follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @hamptonlumber

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.