Framer

KPRS Construction; Vidalia, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking a hands-on laborer to support outdoor production activities in Vidalia, GA. You will work with teams to ensure utility poles meet quality standards and customer specifications while handling materials and operating tools safely in varying weather conditions.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strict adherence to safety and Zero Harm protocols. OT may be required to support production needs and schedules.

Qualifications

• Willing to perform physically demanding production work.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must follow safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure poles meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Operate equipment safely and handle materials to avoid damage.
• Use hand tools and drills to position and prepare poles; cut surfaces as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance on tools/equipment and ensure safe operation.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Weather tolerance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Industrial drills

Chainsaws

Portable planer

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.

Koppers, 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.

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