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Sierra Pacific Industries Operator - Planer in Shelton, Washington
Planer Operators earn $33.76 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays
At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. 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.
Currently, we are seeking a qualified Planer Operator for our sawmill in Shelton, 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.
How to Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please apply in person Thursday and Friday from 9am to 4pm.
Let's talk!
Sierra Pacific Industries 421 South Front St Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-8206
or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers{rel="nofollow"}
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.