Operator 2 - Sawmill

Hampton Lumber • Darrington, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sawmill Operator 2 safely operates and learns multiple sawmill machine centers, maintains production flow, supports product quality, and helps maximize product value. The position works closely with production employees, maintenance, and supervision to identify and resolve safety, mechanical, quality, and process concerns. Assigned machine centers may include gang saw, edger, trimmer, stacker, and other sawmill equipment. Employees must follow all company safety and work standards and may rotate to other jobs as operational needs require.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday; hours and days may vary based on facility needs. Scheduled overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts may be required when operational needs arise. The wage range is $26.79–$32.56 per hour ($55,723–$67,724 annually), before shift differential, overtime, and production bonuses. Monthly production bonuses may be available based on plant-site target goals, and employees may earn more when proficient in specified tasks. This position is currently available only to Darrington employees.

Requirements

• Fall Protection Certification.
• Crane Operation Certification.
• Basic knowledge of lumber grades.
• Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adjust equipment based on lumber characteristics.
• Strong communication and situational awareness.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and report to work as scheduled.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts when required by operational needs.
• Ability to work in a loud, dusty, industrial environment and indoors in heat and cool temperatures.
• Ability to safely enter and exit equipment multiple times during a shift.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, walk frequently on uneven surfaces, and bend, reach, and climb frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Chainsaw certification (may not be required).
• Experience operating a trimmer, sorter, or stacker.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in a high-production environment.
• Sawmill, planer mill, or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work habits and comply with company safety and work standards.
• Operate assigned sawmill machine centers, machinery, controls, and production positions safely and efficiently.
• Maintain production flow, product quality, equipment awareness, and product value.
• Follow safety, guarding, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Monitor lumber flow, quality, equipment, dimensions, and machine performance; promptly report and respond to mechanical, quality, size, safety, or production concerns.
• Clear jams or upset conditions only after equipment is properly secured.
• Complete inspections, lubrication, housekeeping, and routine preventive maintenance.
• Assist maintenance during planned work and breakdowns.
• Complete required training and assist with employee training as assigned.
• Change saws, guides, and related machine components as trained and authorized.
• Use hand tools and other assigned tools safely and correctly.
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas and support safe housekeeping throughout the sawmill.
• Support break rotation or provide coverage on other qualified jobs.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with production employees, maintenance, and supervision.
• Work scheduled overtime and complete end-of-shift cleanup as needed; work weekends or alternate shifts when required by operational needs.
• Rotate to other jobs as operational needs require.

Benefits

• Company-paid assistance for medical and dental insurance premiums, with mental health coverage and cost-effective co-pays and deductibles.
• 401(k) with a 5% annual company contribution and company matching contributions vested over three years.
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays.
• Opportunity to earn production bonuses.
• Employee wellness program, including free counseling sessions and financial and legal guidance.
• Paid training to support career advancement and personal development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed