EMPLOYMENT IN SANDPOINT
Whether you’re interested in joining one of our area’s many private and public employers or curious about starting your own business, the Greater Sandpoint area offers many opportunities for you to make a living. Request a relocation packet to learn more about our diverse industries, or read on for a snapshot of employers in our backyard.
EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW
Sandpoint has historically been home to a large timber industry, which persists to this day, in addition to a diverse light manufacturing and retail base. Recent population growth in our area has contributed to the expansion of retailers, services, and public schools. Locals are proud to have companies, such as Litehouse and Kochava, that are nationally-known and headquartered in our area.
JOB POSTINGS
Looking for a new job or exploring a new career path? Look no further! The Greater Sandpoint community has a historically low unemployment rate, and employers are always searching for qualified employees. The following links will help you discover opportunities available in our area:
Job & Volunteer Postings by Chamber Members
Idaho Department of Labor
Bonner County Daily Bee
Sandpoint Online
Careers at Bonner General Health
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
Employer | Industrial Description | City | Employee Size/Range |
| Lake Pend Oreille School District | Public Schools | Sandpoint | 600-699 |
| Bonner General Health | Hospital | Sandpoint | 400-499 |
| Bonner County Government | County goverment | Sandpoint | 300-399 |
| Litehouse | Manufacturer of food products | Sandpoint | 300-399 |
| Wal-Mart | General retail | Ponderay | 300-399 |
| JD Lumber Co. | Lumber & wood products | Priest River | 200-299 |
| Federal Government | Federal government including Forest Service | All Cities of Bonner County | 200-299 |
| Schweitzer | Ski resort | Sandpoint | 200-299 |
| West Bonner County School District | Public schools | Priest River | 200-299 |
| Kochava | Mobile app analytics and attribution | Sandpoint | 200-299 |
| Life Care Center of Sandpoint | Nursing home | Sandpoint | 150-199 |
| Idaho Forest Group | Lumber & wood products | Laclede | 150-199 |
| Stimpson Lumber | Lumber | Priest River | 100-149 |
| US Forest Service | Federal government | Sandpoint | 100-149 |
| Unicep Packaging | Manufacturer of microdose applicators | Sandpoint | 100-149 |
| Yoke’s Pack ‘n Save | Grocery store | Ponderay | 100-149 |
| Kodiak Aircraft | Manufacturer of Kodiak planes | Sandpoint | 100-149 |
| City of Sandpoint | City government | Sandpoint | 100-149 |
| Encoder Products | Manufacturer of electronics | Westmond | 100-149 |
| Home Depot | Building materials retail | Ponderay | 100-149 |
