Brayleen Blanchard

Job Title:  Planer Chain Puller – Immediate Opening!

Pay: $22.53/hour Day Shift Monday - Thursday, 6:00AM - 3:30PM Friday, 6:30AM - 10:30AM Swing Shift Monday - Thursday, 3:45PM - 1:15AM Friday, 12:00PM - 4:00PM Start Date: ASAP We are seeking a hardworking Planer Chain Puller for a Temp-Hire position to assist with a variety of clean-up and utility responsibilities at a local lumber mill in Springfield. As a Planer Chain Puller,  you will be responsible for:

• Sort and stack lumber according to size, grade, and specifications
• Remove defective or off-grade pieces from the chain
• Watch for jams, misfeeds, or mechanical issues on the planer chain
• Lift, turn, and move boards from the conveyor to appropriate stacks or carts
• Cleaning and maintaining planer chains to ensure optimal performance and longevity
• Operating machinery and equipment related to planer chain cleaning and maintenance
• Regularly cleaning planer chains and conducting inspections for wear and tear
• Assisting in other areas of the lumber mill or facility as needed

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• This is a physical job, moving 2x4, 2x6, and sometimes 2x10 dimensional lumber off a conveyor and stacking, must be physically capable to handle this field of work safely and productively 
• 2+ years of work experience in a production experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
• 1+ year of experience in wood manufacturing preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while paying attention to detail.
• Practice consistent and robust safety policies.
• Great aptitude for learning machinery that is used in wood processing and production.
• Previous experience using skill saws, hand, and power tools.
• Can stand, stoop, bend, push and pull for an 8-to-10-hour shift.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. to 75 lbs. on a semi-consistent basis.
• Have great work ethic, attendance, and punctuality.
• Work as part of a diverse team.

Benefits:

• Ask us about our Referral Bonus Program to earn extra cash.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now for this Planer Chain Puller role in Springfield — or contact us to learn more! #STEUG