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Sierra Pacific Industries Planer Operator in Mt Vernon, Washington
At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a third-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.
Currently, we are seeking a qualified Planer Operator to work collaboratively with our Burlington sawmill in Mt. Vernon, Washington.
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 various shifts, 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
