Loader Operator

Koppers Inc.; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator to move, load, and organize wood poles and materials at our Leesville facility. You will operate a loader, handle paperwork, maintain equipment, and work with a team to meet safety and production goals. A HS diploma and experience with heavy machinery are preferred; overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Experience running heavy machinery.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction).
• Experience working in small teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader to move and stack poles and materials.
• Load and unload poles onto vehicles.
• Process paperwork to ensure accuracy of incoming/outgoing products.
• Maintain loader, equipment, and work area for safety and cleanliness.
• Read work orders to build loads per customer specs.
• Maintain accurate inventory.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on wheel loader.
• Collaborate with management and coworkers to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Move and organize material within site to maximize space.
• All other duties as required.

Skills

Heavy machinery experience

Overtime ability

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scanner

Email

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates loader to move and stack poles and other materials. Accurately loads and unloads poles and other products on and off transportation vehicles. Responsible for processing associated paperwork as directed to ensure the accuracy of incoming and outgoing products. Maintains operation of the loader and is responsible for safe handling and cleanliness of equipment, products, and work area. Loader Operator works closely with all employees and has no supervisory responsibilities

• Loading and unloading wood poles and other material to/from railcars or trailers
• Operate all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
• Cleans and maintain equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions
• Handle materials safely to prevent damage and breakage to products.
• Moving and organizing material within the site to maximize space and efficiency
• Maintains accurate inventory
• Reads work orders to build loads for delivery based on customer specifications
• Works cooperatively with management and co-workers to achieve all safety, quality and production goals set for the work environment
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on wheel loader
• Other work-related duties as required

Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements

• Experience running heavy machinery
• Ability to work overtime
• Basic math skills (addition, subtractions)
• Experience working in small teams

Candidate Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer skills (scanning, emailing) preferred

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.