Entry Level Production Operator

Sawmill Production Worker - Multiple Shifts

Location:

Mist, OR.

RSG Forest Products, a third‑generation family‑owned timber products company founded in 1971, employs thousands of workers across the Pacific Northwest. The Sawmill Production Worker position is an entry‑level role responsible for operating control panels and handling lumber to keep the mill running efficiently.

• Operate control panels to move lumber through the mill.
• Physically handle lumber so that every board is ready for the next operation.
• Keep the work area clean by shoveling wood chips and sawdust onto waste conveyors.
• Clean and maintain equipment.

• Safety‑first attitude and healthy respect for machinery.
• Prefer working with hands and staying fit.
• Prefer to be on feet all day.
• Not shy about putting in hard work.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Able to lift 50 lbs safely.

• Medical and Dental Insurance – no monthly premium for employee; $380/month pre‑tax for full family coverage.
• 401(k) – 100% match of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%, totaling 4% of the first 5% contributed.
• Paid holidays and vacations.
• Employee discounts.
• Life insurance.
• Referral program.

$22.00 per hour, depending on experience.

• Full‑time, 8‑hour shift.
• Monday to Friday.
• Day shift (preferred).

Must reliably commute to Mist, OR or be planning to relocate before starting work.

Entry‑level role with ample room for promotion; many senior employees started in similar positions.

Day shift positions only: 6 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Walk‑in interviews between 8 am – 2:00 pm on weekdays. For other times, call 503‑755‑2445. Address: 69480 Banzer Rd, Mist, OR 97016.