Loader Operator: Poles & Materials — Safe, Precise Loads

Koppers Inc.; Kennedy (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator in Kennedy, AL to move, load, and stack poles and related materials with a wheel loader.

You will ensure safe operation, accurate paperwork, and proper maintenance of equipment and work areas while coordinating with team members to meet safety and production goals. The role requires experience operating heavy machinery, ability to read work orders, basic math and computer skills, and willingness to work varied hours.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery and loaders.
• Ability to interpret work orders and ensure correct loads.
• Basic math skills for quantities and measurements.
• Basic computer knowledge including common applications.
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools for daily maintenance.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Willingness to work varied hours, including call-ins and overtime.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds with assistance when needed.

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 to ensure accuracy of incoming/outgoing products.
• Maintains operation of the loader and safe handling/ 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 safety, quality and production goals.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on wheel loader.
• Other work-related duties as required.

Skills

Heavy machinery

Interpret work orders

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Hand tools & maintenance tools

Organized & detail oriented

Flexible hours & overtime

Lifting 100 lbs

Job description

Koppers Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator in Kennedy, AL to move, load, and stack poles and related materials with a wheel loader.

You will ensure safe operation, accurate paperwork, and proper maintenance of equipment and work areas while coordinating with team members to meet safety and production goals. The role requires experience operating heavy machinery, ability to read work orders, basic math and computer skills, and willingness to work varied hours.