Planer Operator — Competitive Pay & Benefits

Sierra Pacific Company; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with employer‑paidCon1

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Mt. Vernon, WA is seeking a qualified Planer Operator. The role involves sharpening planer knives, performing preventative maintenance, and diagnosing mechanical defects to ensure lumber meets required sizes and quality standards.

The position requires 2 years of planer operation experience and a safety‑minded work history. We offer competitive benefits, including low‑cost health coverage, retirement contributions, and paid vacation with holidays.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience operating a planer.
• Knowledge of all planer functions and lumber grades and sizes.
• Safety‑oriented work history.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen planer knives.
• Perform preventative maintenance on planer.
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical defects.
• Repair, setup, and adjust planer for required sizes.
• Recognize defects in lumber.
• Perform duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• The work is fast‑paced and can be demanding.
• Work may consist of various shifts, with some overtime, weekend, and holiday work during busy production times.

Skills

Planer operation

Lumber manufacturing

Safety‑conscious

Age 18+

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries in Mt. Vernon, WA is seeking a qualified Planer Operator. The role involves sharpening planer knives, performing preventative maintenance, and diagnosing mechanical defects to ensure lumber meets required sizes and quality standards.

The position requires 2 years of planer operation experience and a safety‑minded work history. We offer competitive benefits, including low‑cost health coverage, retirement contributions, and paid vacation with holidays.