Outdoor Pole Framer: Hands-On & Safety-Focused

Koppers Inc.; Kennedy (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. in Kennedy, Alabama is seeking a production teammate to work outdoors in a fast-paced setting producing utility poles. You will operate equipment safely, handle materials, and use drills, chainsaws, planers and hand tools.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am–5 pm with a meal break; overtime may be required. Responsibilities include quality compliance with KUIP ISO 9001, Zero Harm, and teamwork. Physical demands include lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance and performing various

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to perform hands-on, physical production work.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds with assistance from another person or lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Handle material safely to prevent damage and breakage to product.
• Use various hand tools to position and prepare the poles.
• Use industrial drills.
• Operate chainsaws.
• Cut flat surfaces on the poles using a portable planer.
• Brand customer information into the poles.
• Perform minor maintenance on the tools and equipment to ensure proper performance.
• Place steel beams between layers of poles while being loaded into a dry kiln.
• Complete various manual labor tasks.
• Follow all safety regulations and requirements required for Zero Harm compliance.
• Follow the KUIP ISO 9001 Quality Management System, maintain role competency, and supervisors/managers must ensure team competency, documented training, and process compliance.
• Other work-related duties as required

Skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Manual labor

Attention to detail

Overtime willingness

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Chainsaws

Drills

Planer

Hand tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

Koppers Inc. in Kennedy, Alabama is seeking a production teammate to work outdoors in a fast-paced setting producing utility poles. You will operate equipment safely, handle materials, and use drills, chainsaws, planers and hand tools.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am–5 pm with a meal break; overtime may be required. Responsibilities include quality compliance with KUIP ISO 9001, Zero Harm, and teamwork. Physical demands include lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance and performing various