Framer

Koppers Inc.; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking a hands-on laborer in Leesville, LA to perform outdoor pole production tasks. You will operate drills, chainsaws, and hand tools to prepare and finish utility poles, while maintaining strict safety practices and working overtime as needed.

This role requires physical endurance, the ability to work in varying weather conditions, and careful handling of materials. Join a team focused on quality and safety in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willing to be hands-on with physical production and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Handle material safely to prevent damage to product.
• Position and prepare poles using various hand tools and drills.
• Operate chainsaws and a portable planer to finish pole surfaces.
• Load poles in dry kiln with steel beams and ensure proper alignment.
• Follow safety regulations and Zero Harm standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial drills

Chainsaws

Portable planer

Hand tools

Job description

## FramerApply: On Site: Leesville, LA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ03193**Job Responsibilities**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. 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*** 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**Candidate Preferred Qualifications*** High School Diploma or equivalent*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.*