Planer Operator
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Planer Operator
Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.76 per hour
Company: Sierra Pacific Industries
We are a fourth‑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.
Because this is more than an invitation, it is 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.
About the Position: We are seeking a qualified Planer Operator to work collaboratively with our Burlington sawmill in Mt. Vernon, Washington.
Responsibilities:
- Sharpen planer knives
- Perform preventative maintenance on planer
- Recognize, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical defects
- Repair, set up, 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
Benefits:
- Excellent low‑cost health benefits
- Retirement plan with employer‑paid contributions
- Paid vacation and 10 holidays
- Full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low‑cost premiums
- 401(k) with Company Match and additional Retirement Contributions
- Company‑paid Life Insurance
How to Apply: Please apply in person Wednesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 14353 McFarland Road, Mt. Vernon, WA 98273, or call (360) 424‑7619 ext 1409. When you are ready to apply, let us know.
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
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