Framer

Koppers Utility Services; Alabama; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. in Kennedy, AL is seeking a hands-on general laborer to support pole production outdoors, with standard hours and overtime as needed. You will operate equipment safely, handle materials, and use tools such as drills, chainsaws, and a portable planer to prepare poles.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to work outdoors in all weather, and lift up to 100 pounds with assistance. Safety, Zero Harm and ISO 9001 quality compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to perform hands-on, physical production work.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds with assistance from another person or lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 and chainsaws.
• Cut flat surfaces on the poles using a portable planer.
• Brand customer information into the poles.
• Perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure proper performance.
• Place steel beams between layers of poles while loaded into a dry kiln.
• Complete various manual labor tasks.
• Follow all safety regulations and ISO 9001 quality requirements.

Skills

Physical ability

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Framer - Logo### FramerApply: On Site: Kennedy, AL: Full time: Posted Today: REQ03235**Job Responsibilities**Responsible for ensuring that utility poles meet Koppers quality standards and customer specifications. Must have the ability to work well with others, pay 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 from 8 am to 5:00 pm with a meal break. 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* Follow the KUIP ISO 9001 Quality Management System, maintain role competency, and supervisors/managers must ensure team competency, documented training, and process compliance.* Other work-related duties as required **Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements** * High school diploma or equivalent required* Willingness to perform hands-on, physical production work* Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.* Must be able to lift 100 pounds with assistance from another person or lifting equipment. *Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.*### About UsKoppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe.Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security.Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006.