Manufacturing / Production Operator, Machine Operator
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Company Summary
Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate ten sawmills across Oregon, Washington, South Carolina, 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 affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and Red Built. Our motto, "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.
OverviewAn Operator 1's primary function is to keep the facility clean in order to eliminate safety and fire hazards. The individual in this position will work in the Planer and regularly perform the following tasks: general facility clean up including picking up slabs, sticks, sawdust, chips off lower mill floors, and assist with dust mitigation.
Shift
Schedule:
Swing Shift 4:30pm - 3:00am | Monday - Thursday | Weekends, Holidays, & Overtime as required
This position has an hourly rate of: $24.04 base pay + applicable shift differential ($50,003 annually). Production bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site’s target goals.
Benefits Highlights- 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
General Job Description
The Planer Operator 1 performs entry-level planer tasks including paper wrapping, barcoding, cutting sticks and dunnage, cleanup, and monitoring the stick machine. The operator works safely with the team and promptly reports equipment, quality, or production concerns to the supervisor or utility operator.
Job Function
Perform assigned Planer Operator 1 tasks safely, accurately, and efficiently using approved tools, equipment, and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow all safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements
- Complete required daily operator tasks for each assigned machine center
- Wrap lumber units with paper and apply barcodes accurately
- Cut sticks and dunnage to specified sizes using the table saw and other approved equipment
- Recognize and promptly report mechanical, operating,…
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