Kiln Operator - Relief Day Shift

Hampton Lumber is a family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 1,700 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 posiiton 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 shoot 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 possible.This position will assist in the sawmill or planer forklift positions as needed. Will also be expected to train and assist at the Boiler when needed. Work schedule: Thursday-Sunday, Relief Day Shift (10 hours, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, flexible as needed). Wage $28.70 plus shift differential. ($59,696 starting per year before any overtime and production bonuses). Production Bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site's target goals.

Generous company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; cost-effective co-pays & deductibles. Vision, Short Term Disability, Roth and pre-tax 401k, with a 2% company match and an additional 5% annual employer contribution, fully vested after three years. 

• 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 kiln forklift 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 forklift operation required. 
• Experience with kilns and drying wood strongly recommended. 
• 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 plant-site to ensure a safe and competitive facility. We team up with the community to support local school and sports programs, festivals, food banks, and charities such as our Adopt-A-Family program. The area is home to beautiful national forests with pristine rivers, lakes, and mountains filled with recreation and adventure for all to enjoy! 

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, 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 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.