Planer Operator: Growth, Training & Benefits

Sierra Pacific Industries; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Planer Operator to join our Burlington sawmill in Mt. Vernon, Washington. The role focuses on sharpening knives, maintaining planers, and ensuring lumber quality.

We offer advancement opportunities within a large, family‑owned U.S. lumber and millwork company with extensive facilities. We provide a competitive benefits package, including low‑cost health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, retirement contributions, and paid vacation with holidays.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience operating a planer.
• Lumber manufacturing experience is a plus.

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.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.
• Work may include multiple shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Planer operation

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Planer Operator to join our Burlington sawmill in Mt. Vernon, Washington. The role focuses on sharpening knives, maintaining planers, and ensuring lumber quality.

We offer advancement opportunities within a large, family‑owned U.S. lumber and millwork company with extensive facilities. We provide a competitive benefits package, including low‑cost health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, retirement contributions, and paid vacation with holidays.