HR-Safety Assistant

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. We also manage timberland and operate 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. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. 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. 

Hampton Lumber Darrington is looking to hire an energetic, outgoing, and personable HR/Safety Assistant for our team. The successful candidate will be the first line of contact with employees, visitors, vendors, and applicants. This person will be a self-starter, have a willingness to learn, and will be open to working with leadership and employees in all situations, keeping strict confidentiality.

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 730am-430pm, Friday 730am-130pm (Schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the facility).

This position has an hourly rate of $25.26 ($52,540 annually) Production bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site’s target goals.

Salary Range $25.26 - $26.56

• 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

• Understand and comply with all Company policies, safety rules, processes and procedures.
• Maintain inventory and order personal protective equipment and first aid supplies.
• Assist in scheduling and tracking annual trainings such as: PIT, First Aid/CPR training, and hearing tests.
• Provide new hire orientations and onboarding, ensuring new hire packets are current and ready to go.
• Understand staffing levels and schedule interviews accordingly, as well as administer pre-employment drug test and background checks.
• Organize and keep up-to-date all HR and Safety files both in hard copy and in Docuware.
• Provide clerical assistance to Company supervisors and managers as needed.
• Track and maintain Affirmative Action Plan data to include applicants, transfers and promotions.
• Process and help employees with LOA/FMLA/PFMLA and Short-Term Disability requests.
• Perform monthly random drug testing.
• Assist in maintaining company bulletin boards, including but not limited to required postings and informational postings.
• Prepare tickets and payroll deduction slips, assist with raffles, and ensure payroll deductions are processed timely.
• Assist in the facilitation, and where needed, distribution of items needed for employee recognition, including but not limited to plant BBQ’s, clothing items, dinners, outside and inside meeting facilities, food, refreshments, and any other Company related events.
• Create and maintain an inviting environment for customers, visitors, vendors, employees and leadership team.

• This position requires a high level of confidentiality, integrity, and trust.
• Must to able to multi-task, prioritize, be organized and detail-oriented.
• Must have the ability to work as an individual and within a team.
• 2 years HR or general administrative experience.
• Ability and desire to develop skills for advancement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.
• Exposure and/or experience with UKG and iCIMS is preferred but not required.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

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 hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog. 

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 that you are applying.

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.