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Columbia Cedar, Inc. is a cedar sawmill that responsibly harvests, mills, and manufactures select, tight-knot western red cedar building products. We offer lumber industry and sawmill career opportunities with competitive wages and benefits.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to maintaining a diversified workforce by encouraging the hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Our company is a drug-free workplace, with all applicants completing pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

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Millwright

We have an opening for an experienced Millwright to join our skilled millwright team. Applicants should have verifiable experience as a millwright in the manufacturing industry. This position is for full-time and swing shifts.

The wage rate for this position is $25.00 – $33.00

Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):

  • Maintenance and repair of all machinery, equipment, and facilities
  • Troubleshooting hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Fabrication, repairs, welding, and installation of all equipment
  • Maintain a clean and organized facility daily

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Wellness Program
Log Yard Operator

We have an opening for a Log Yard Equipment Operator to join our team. Applicants must have experience operating heavy equipment in a sawmill or log landing setting. This position is for full-time and swing shifts.

The wage rate for this position is $23.00 – $27.00

Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):

  • Perform routine inspections of equipment and fluid levels and report issues daily to the maintenance department
  • Safely operate heavy equipment in a production setting
  • Sort, stack, and handle cedar logs
  • Assist in the routine clean-up of the log yard
  • Unload and load log trucks safely and efficiently
  • Operate chain saw when needed

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Wellness Program
Laborer

We have an opening for a Maintenance Oiler to join our millwright team. Applicants should have basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. This position is for full-time and swing shifts.

The wage rate for this position is $18.50

Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):

  • Off-bear lumber from chain via size and thickness
  • Stacks lumber by grade and piece count
  • Conduct general cleanup

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 or older
  • Prior mill experience preferred but not required

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Wellness Program
Maintenance Oiler

We have an opening for a Maintenance Oiler to join our millwright team. Applicants should have basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. This position is for full-time and swing shifts.

The wage rate for this position is $22.00 – $24.00

Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):

  • Troubleshooting hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Follow a preset greasing schedule
  • Assist millwrights with preventative maintenance and repairs
  • Maintain a clean and organized facility daily

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Wellness Program