Planer Operator

Planer Operators earn $31.83 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays About The Position 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 day or swing-shift work, with some overtime, weekend, and holiday work during busy production times 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 Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone. We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses. How To Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please apply in person Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4pm at: Sierra Pacific Industries 14353 McFarland Road Mt. Vernon, WA 98273 Can't make it in? Let's talk. , ext 1409 Interested in SPI, but not this opportunity? View all opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing, third-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments. With nearly 6,000 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers - for everyone. We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We are also proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our tobacco-free policy. Sierra Pacific adheres to E-verify to verify the social security number of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.