Loader Operator

KPRS Construction; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator to move and stack poles and materials at our Leesville, LA site. You will load and unload goods from railcars and trailers, complete required paperwork, and keep equipment clean and safe for daily operations.

Work with a small team to meet safety, quality, and production goals, performing routine maintenance and using basic math to align loads with customer specs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery such as loaders.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and read work orders.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader to move and stack poles and other materials.
• Load and unload poles and products on/off transportation vehicles.
• Process paperwork to ensure accuracy of incoming/outgoing products.
• Maintain loader safety, cleanliness, and proper functioning.
• Work with team to meet safety and production goals.
• Read work orders to build loads for delivery per customer specs.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and safety checks.

Skills

Heavy machinery experience

Overtime ability

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Koppers

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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