Rail Logistics Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Hampton Lumber is seeking a Rail Logistics Coordinator to join our fast-paced transportation team. This is an incredible opportunity for someone to be trained to make a difference and be part of an important part of Hampton Lumber. This role will provide logistical coordination of transporting our lumber by rail to our customers' national destinations. This position has the opportunity to interact not only with a broad base of the company's employees but also with the company's external vendors and customers by proactively providing excellent problem-solving expertise. We encourage New Graduates to apply.

• 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

• Review, prepare and process waybills from U.S. origins
• Accrue freight payables on rail transactions for appropriate rail carriers
• Oversee and address all delayed and late rail shipments
• Primary lead for internal and external trace requests and general customer service inquiries
• Process reconsignment and diversion requests
• Provide weekly summary of pending sales orders from key U.S. shipping origins
• Trace private car fleet weekly and escalate concerns of damaged or delayed equipment
• Maintain quarterly performance report of class-one rail carriers
• Keep accurate inventory records of railroad supplied equipment
• Handle freight claims and investigation of damaged or vandalized shipments
• Utilize Docuware for accurate record retention
• Become cross-trained on other duties within the department to help as needed

• Strong attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills, a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to think logically and analytically, under quick timelines to meet the needs of the organization
• Dedication to internal & external customer service, with excellent communication skills
• Capacity to work independently, amid a fast-paced team environment with a high level of multi-tasking
• Be self-motivated with a genuine interest in continuing to learn the business and Hampton culture
• Maintain high personal and professional standards of focus, attention, and dedication to work
• Team player willing to take on growth opportunities and provide departmental back-up as necessary

Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon that has grown to become one of the nation's largest privately held forest products companies. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia and markets wood products all over the world. We also manage a wholesale and lumber export division and numerous reload and re-manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. All of Hampton's forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management. SFI certified forests play an important role in water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate solutions.

Community is important to us, and we encourage and support our employees' desire to be active in the community through volunteering and special projects. We passionately support youth education, career and technical education, the arts, diversity and inclusion, affordable housing, and anti-poverty programs. We are also proud sponsors of the Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns soccer clubs. Go Timbers! Go Thorns!

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.