Job description
Company Summary:
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. EEO Statement:
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.
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.
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.
Overview:
We are looking for a
Kiln Forklift Operator to join our team in Randle, WA. The person in this position must be flexible in their hours due to varying kiln schedules. This position is also expected to assist with the Kiln, Sawmill, and Planer forklift positions as needed. Will use P.I.T. 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 and make appropriate changes 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 have the ability to plan ahead and schedule projects for efficient use of their time. Must be able to work independently. Work Schedule: Day shift, 5-8's - Flexible as needed. Wage starts at $26.20 per hour. ($54,496 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.
Benefits Highlights:
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.
Responsibilities:
- Practice safe work habits and comply with all company work and safety standards.
- Possess good manual dexterity, hand/eye coordination, 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.
- Process enough quality lumber to keep pace with the mill flow.
- Take accurate kiln moisture checks and effectively monitor kiln progress.
- Operate PIT and properly load and unload kilns and stack empty kiln carts.
- Ensure that kiln carts are lubed before loading.
- Assist with trouble shooting, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of the dry kilns.
- Must be willing to attend any training necessary to upgrade performance.
- Notify supervisor of any problem 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.
- Possess limited mechanical knowledge and experience.
- Must be an experienced operator or be trained by an experienced operator.
- Must hold and maintain current a Hampton PIT authorization.
- Experience with kilns, drying wood, and computer controls strongly recommended.
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.
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.
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