Job Description

Planer Setter, DeQuincy, Louisiana

Interfor is seeking energetic and enthusiastic team players to join our team as a Planer Setter in DeQuincy, Louisiana The pay rate for this position is $31.51 per hour.

What You’ll Do

• Observe all procedures specified in the job safety analysis to prevent any injuries.
  
• All setup on planer, making sure all quality standards are maintained.
  
• Maintain all housekeeping standards while keeping entire work area clean.
  
• Responsible for the safe and productive operation of the planer machine equipment.
  
• Responsible for the set-up of the planer, ensuring all quality standards are maintained.
  
• Ability to recognize problems and to effectively communicate them clearly so they can be corrected immediately, through verbal communication, checklist, and work orders.
  
• Ensure all maintenance of the planer machine is in good working order so up time can be maintained.
  
• Responsible for general preventative maintenance of the planer including lubrication, knives etc.
  
• Quality Expectations- There must be a higher standard in order to ensure we are producing a product of the highest quality possible. This will include basic day to day procedures which are very important to the overall value and customer satisfaction of the product we produce.
  
• Proper planer cuts to minimize skip dressing.
  
• The best finish we can provide to the lumber, address all wavy dressing ASAP.
  
• Proper grader decisions to maximize all grade recovery opportunities.(Learn grade rules).
  
• Good trimming; keep saws sharp and working properly, make sure all limit switch wands are in line with saws to avoid any trimming errors.
  
• Perform any other task deemed necessary by the superintendent/crewleader.
  
• Physical Requirements: Walking, Stairs, Bending and Lifting (Up to 50 lbs).

What You Offer

• Knowledge of planer setter operation.
  
• 2-3 years in lumber operations.
  
• High School education or GED equivalent preferred.

What We Offer

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
• HSA Medical Plan
• 401(k) Matching Plan
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Instant access to your wages ahead of payday

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to #StartHereGoFar. Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.