Framer

Koppers Inc.; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. in Vidalia, GA is seeking a production worker to ensure utility poles meet quality and customer specifications. The role involves outdoor work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and operating various tools with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Candidates should be willing to work in all weather, follow Zero Harm safety standards, and perform a range of manual labor tasks as production demands require.

Qualifications

• Willing to be hands on with physical production.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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
• 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 poleswhile 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

Skills

Hands-on

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Industrial drills

Chainsaws

Job description

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. 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 poleswhile 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.