Loader Operator

KPRS Construction; Vidalia, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator in Vidalia, GA to move and stack poles and materials, load/unload shipments, and ensure accurate paperwork. The role emphasizes safe operation, site cleanliness, and teamwork within a non-supervisory team.

Responsibilities include loading from railcars or trailers, maintaining equipment, and complying with safety and quality standards while supporting productivity goals.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Heavy machinery

Overtime

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

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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