Planer Millwright Operator: Precision Lumber Production

Big River Forest Products; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Coushatta Forest Products in Coushatta, Louisiana, seeks a Planer Machine Operator/Millwright to safely operate planer mill equipment and process lumber to specified dimensions and quality.

You will perform routine inspections, make adjustments, and monitor production to maintain consistent machine performance and early defect detection.

This full-time, in-person role requires reading blueprints or manuals and strict adherence to safety procedures in a busy sawmill environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating industrial machinery in a plant or production setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Strong safety awareness and use of PPE.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor planer mill equipment to meet dimensions and quality standards.
• Inspect lumber for defects and ensure production quality.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout procedures and PPE usage.
• Stage lumber to maintain production flow and prevent jams.
• Document production counts, downtime, and quality data.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and basic maintenance.

Skills

Industrial machinery operation

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Coushatta Forest Products in Coushatta, Louisiana, seeks a Planer Machine Operator/Millwright to safely operate planer mill equipment and process lumber to specified dimensions and quality.

You will perform routine inspections, make adjustments, and monitor production to maintain consistent machine performance and early defect detection.

This full-time, in-person role requires reading blueprints or manuals and strict adherence to safety procedures in a busy sawmill environment.