Planer Operator
Chester, CA
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Description
The Planer Operator maintains constant lumber flow to the planer.
Tasks
- Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
- Feed lumber to the planer while preventing overcrowding of the feed table.
- Apply knowledge of lumber’s cut, amount, size, and grade.
- Perform startup and shutdown equipment inspections. Perform weekly PM inspections.
- Clean and maintain working area and equipment.
- Report manufacturing defects to the Dry End Supervisor.
- Train new operators.
- Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
- On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications / Education
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
- Confident knowledge of lumber size, grade, and quality.
- Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.
