Responsible for ensuring that utility poles meet Koppers quality standers and customer specifications. Must have the ability to work well with others, have attention to detail, work in a safe manner, and be willing to work overtime when needed. Normal work hours for this job are Monday – Friday 7A-330P with a 30 min lunch. The hours may be adjusted due to production requirements. Since this work is performed outdoors, inclement weather may impact the work schedules as well.
· Operate all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
· Handle material safely to prevent damage and breakage to product
· Use various hand tools to position and prepare the poles
· Use industrial drills
· Operate chainsaws
· Cut flat surfaces on the poles using a portable planer
· Brand customer information into the poles
· Perform minor maintenance on the tools and equipment to ensure proper performance
· Place steel beams between layers of poles while being loaded into a dry kiln
· Complete various manual labor tasks
· Follow all safety regulations and requirements required for Zero Harm compliance
· Other work-related duties as required
Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· Willing to be hands on with physical production
· Must be able to work in all outside weather conditions (wet, hot, cold)
· Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law.
What We Do
Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global wood preservation technology company that creates safe and environmentally responsible solutions to solve our customer’s most important challenges. Our products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets including railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber and construction industries. With more than 2,100 employees, we maintain a global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe.
Koppers is committed to living a culture of Zero Harm that places the care of our people, our environment and our communities first at all times. The company is also a member of the American Chemistry Council and dedicated to adopting its Responsible Care® initiative at all of our locations worldwide.
