Planer Operator - Growth, Training & Benefits

Spi Ind; Fredonia (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and internal promotion

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Planer Operator to join the Mt. Vernon, Washington sawmill team. The role involves sharpening knives, performing maintenance, and ensuring proper size setup and lumber quality, working in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years operating a planer, knowledge of lumber grades, and a safety‑minded approach. The position may require various shifts, overtime, and holiday work as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience operating a planer
• Lumber manufacturing experience is a plus
• 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, at times, be demanding
• Work may consist of various shifts, with some overtime, weekend, and holiday work during busy production times

Skills

Planer operation

Safety‑oriented

Lumber knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Planer Operator to join the Mt. Vernon, Washington sawmill team. The role involves sharpening knives, performing maintenance, and ensuring proper size setup and lumber quality, working in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years operating a planer, knowledge of lumber grades, and a safety‑minded approach. The position may require various shifts, overtime, and holiday work as needed.