Job Description

Job Location Forest Grove Mill and Resource Office - Gaston, OR 97119 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $21.50 - $27.90 Hourly

Job Shift Any

Stimson Lumber Company’s production workers have the unique opportunity to cross-train among different roles within the mill, setting them up for advancement in the company. On the job training, apprenticeships and classroom education is available for employees looking to pursue a career with Stimson.

• Starting Pay: Base pay for this entry level position will start at $21.50/hour. People with significant experience may come in at a higher level. The range for Production Workers is $21.50-25/hour.
• Overtime: This position is eligible for Overtime at $32.25/hour.
• Commute Pay: All Mill employees receive a $350/month fringe benefit to help with the cost of commuting and transportation. This is the equivalent of another $2.00 per hour for full-time employees.
• Healthcare: Stimson pays 80% of the premiums for healthcare coverage for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision.
• 401(k): Stimson provides a 100% match on the first 6% of your pay when you contribute to your 401(k)-retirement account.
• Profit Sharing: Contributions are deposited annually into your 401(k) account for Profit Sharing, up to 3% of your pay.
• Bonus: This position is bonus eligible and will receive a discretionary bonus in years when the company and location are profitable.
• Paid Time-Off: Position offers 9 paid holidays and 2 weeks of paid vacation. Paid sick leave is available up to 3 days per year.
• Employee Referral program: Earn a $2500 minimum bonus for a successful referral
• Other: Wellness Program with reward incentives; Tuition Reimbursement, Apprenticeships, Career Development; Access to company-owned land for recreation

Responsibilities:

Production Worker is an entry level position. This position feeds every other job family in the Mill and provides the opportunity for employees to decide which career path they may want to pursue. Internal training and apprenticeships will ready you for bigger jobs in the Mill. While learning production you will work in one or several of the following areas:

· Pulling lumber off the line

· Stacking and packaging lumber for shipment

· Sticker setting

· Applying bar codes

· General clean up of work area and yard

· Working in a safe manner at all times

· Move quickly, consistently and safely to keep up with the current flow of production.

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs., stand up to 10 hours a day, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, stoop and bend at waist, and move equipment as needed
• Must be comfortable in year around outdoor temperatures, in loud conditions, with airborne particles (sawdust), and working around moving mechanical equipment.
• Team player and highly self-motivated individual.
• Perform repetitive work and stand for extended periods of time.
• Able and willing to learn new positions in a short period of time.
• Possess good communication skills and work well in a team setting.

Who is Stimson Lumber?

Stimson Lumber is a leader in the forest products and natural resources industry, with over 650 employees and locations across Idaho, Oregon and Washington. We have a progressive, forward-thinking culture focusing on the development of our people. Our employees are given the tools and opportunities to maximize their talent to achieve professional and personal goals. We have been a recognized leader in our industry for decades because of our commitment to quality, customer service and continuous improvement mentality.

Why work at Stimson Lumber?

We hire people who are passionate about what they do every day, have a desire to make a difference and thrive in a team environment. We reward our employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and advancement opportunities while being a great place to work. As an equal opportunity employment company, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and those influences upon the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment assessments.

To learn more about Career Development/Paths at our mills, click the link below to find the right mill job for you! Career Development | myStimson For details about employee benefits and Stimson values: www.mystimson.com

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