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Planer Machine Man

Weyerhaeuser
Dodson, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
The Dodson Lumber Mill is seeking an experience Planer Machine Man to join our Planer Mill team. This is a full-time hourly position with an hourly wage of $27.55.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Safety First Culture – We prioritize your well-being every day.

Competitive Pay – $27.55 per hour

Career Growth – Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.

Outstanding Benefits – Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

Key Responsibilities

  • Make adjustments to machines as needed to maintain excellent product quality and planer throughput
  • Perform daily set up procedures
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area
  • Repair, set up and adjust planer machines for required sizes
  • Recognize and eliminate defects due to planer set up
  • Perform all duties in accordance with mill safety processes and procedures
  • Assist with other planer mill maintenance as needed
  • Enter work notifications into computer data base/tracking system
  • Other duties as assigned

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

USA-LA-Dodson

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Entry Level

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Evening (2nd)

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • A minimum of 2 years employment experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment OR equivalent technical training.
  • Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery.
  • Able to work overtime, holidays, as well as night shift and weekends.
  • Able to work in extreme temperatures, dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety protective equipment.
  • Able to perform labor intensive work and essential job functions of the position, which may include climbing stairs, navigating catwalks, lifting up to 50 lbs. and bending, work from heights, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours.

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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