Entry Level - Cleanup Crew

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 nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, and manage timberland along with a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. We accomplish this through our own operations and those of our affiliates — Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and Red Built. 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.

This position’s primary function is to keep the facility clean and operational to eliminate safety and fire hazards. The role is full‑time and includes cross‑training that leads to operating advanced equipment in the facility.

Work schedule:

3:00 am – 1:30 pm, four days per week, flexible as needed. Wage starts at $23.34 per hour ($48,547 per year before any shift differentials, overtime, and production bonuses). Production bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on plant site target goals.

Operator 1 – Cleanup crew is the first step toward a long list of exciting and diverse job opportunities  you are trained on different jobs in each department to assist with breaks, you will gain experience that can be applied internally when advanced positions with increased wages become available.

• 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

• Pick up slabs, sticks, sawdust, and chips off lower mill floors
• Assist with dust mitigation
• Maintain a safe environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Apply good housekeeping standards to your work area or any area you observe

• Completion of high‑school or equivalent preferred but not required
• Sawmill experience preferred but not required
• Must be able to safely work at a moderate to fast pace
• Continuous lifting of 20‑30 pounds
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Team player and self‑starter

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 to.

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.