Loader Operator

Koppers Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. loader operator role focuses on moving and stacking poles and materials, loading/unloading to railcars or trailers, and maintaining safe, clean equipment and work areas.

You will work with a team and handle routine paperwork to ensure accurate inbound and outbound shipments. Responsibilities include loading efficiency, operating all equipment safely, keeping the site organized, maintaining inventory, reading work orders, and supporting goals for safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery in a manufacturing or construction setting.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime as needed.
• Basic arithmetic for inventory and paperwork.
• Experience collaborating in small teams to meet safety, quality and production goals.

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

Skills

Experience running heavy machinery

Ability to work overtime

Basic math skills

Experience working in small teams

Basic computer skills

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

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.