Company Summary:

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.

Resume Required

To work safely and maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others. Will have the ability to establish a working relationship with maintenance, production, and management personnel to achieve the goals of the organization. Must understand the mechanics of working machinery, be able to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and facilities. Ability to understand and work with work order systems, machine histories, scheduling, warehousing, and related maintenance fields.

1. Practice safe work habits & comply with all company work & safety standards.
2. Good manual dexterity.
3. Good hand/eye coordination.
4. Good communication skills through writing, speech, & hearing.

This position has an hourly rate of $28.45 ($59,176 annually) which does not include any applicable shift differential. Production bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site’s target goals.  

The work schedule is Monday-Thursday 4:30pm - 4:30am.  The schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the facility. 

Salary Range $28.45-$35.98/hour + shift differential of $1.75

A resume is required to be considered for this position.

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. 

PTO for full time employees is accrued as follows:

*PTO hours are accrued only in pay periods where some hours are paid.

The company generally recognizes the following major holidays with either Holiday Paid Time Off or Holiday Pay:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

• Capable of working on ladders, walking stairs, and on uneven surfaces.
• Have a working knowledge of mechanical operations used in the industry and be able to maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot all systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Possess the necessary skills and aptitudes required to operate maintenance tools and related machinery.
• Be able to learn to operate all facility equipment to the degree needed for troubleshooting and testing.
• Assist production personnel to maintain the flow of product.
• Follow Company lockout, safety, and work standards.
• Attend any training necessary to upgrade performance.
• Operate machinery in a safe manner so injury does not occur to operator or any employee in the area.
• Notify supervisor of any problems that arise during the shift.
• Train any employees as assigned by supervisor.
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Clean shop and maintain proper housekeeping to promote a safe work environment.
• Kit projects and restock shelves

A minimum of 1-year mechanical experience is preferred. Must hold and/or obtain Hampton PIT, chainsaw, and fall protection.

Have experience and/or exposure to welding, cutting, troubleshooting equipment and systems, maintaining working components, operating machinery, understanding pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and use of all tools relate to the trade.

Darrington is a small town nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Cascade Mountains with easy access to national parks, hiking, skiing, fishing, and hunting. Hampton Lumber took over ownership of the Darrington mill in 2002 and today employs 175 people in good, family-wage jobs. We’re committed to creating a safe, competitive facility and opportunities for growth for our employees. Here, you have a career, not just a job. We take pride in this community and help where we can by supporting school events, athletic and family assistance programs, scholarships, and local clubs/businesses.

Learn more at , or follow us on Facebook: .  You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our .

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: and its accompanying .