Plant Laborer

KPRS Construction; Guthrie (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 week PTO

10 Paid Holidays

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with company match (100% on first

2%

Job summary

KPRS Construction is seeking a diligent worker for a 2nd shift at our Kentucky plant. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and hands-on tasks with banding, loading, and equipment operation. You will support tie processing lines, operate conveyors, and assist maintenance activities.

Applicants must pass preemployment medical screening and be trained or willing to train in lockout/tagout and hazardous waste handling. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Pass preemployment medical screening.
• Qualified as a powered industrial equipment operator.
• Trained for lockout/tagout.
• Trained to handle hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all SH&E regulations and policies.
• Reports incidents, injuries, damages, spills and/or releases.
• Operates conveyer systems and tie processing equipment as needed.
• Cleans up hazardous waste and ensures proper disposal.
• Performs ground and building maintenance and routine housekeeping.
• Assists in banding and loading operations and supports equipment operators.

Job description

Primary DutiesComplies with all plant administrative rules.Complies with all applicable operating procedures.Obeys the plant safety rules.Assists in banding trams.As required serves as crewman to loader or lift truck operators.Signals equipment operators to deposit material in designated areas.Prepares banding wire or banding strips and bands trams as required.Operates conveyer systems used in conjunction with tie processing equipment.As directed operates tie processing equipment.As required assists in performing preventive maintenance.Performs ground and building maintenance.Collects and disposes of yard waste material.Assists in repair of tracks and oils and greases switches and joints.Perform other duties as assignedResponsibilitiesComplies with all SH&E regulations and corporate and plant SH&E policies and procedures.Promptly and properly reports all incidents, injuries, damages, spills and/or releases.Promptly reports and, if possible, corrects all unsafe acts and/or conditions.Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) required by the applicable PPE hazard assessments (including restricted use pesticide PPE requirements).Completes all SH&E inspections assigned by management.Performs required housekeeping activities.Cleans up drippage from drip tracks and places hazardous waste into proper containers.Cleans up drippage in Treated Wood Storage Yard.Works safely with and around hazardous materials/hazardous waste.Requirements & QualificationsPass preemployment medical screening.Qualified as a powered industrial equipment operator.Trained as authorized personnel and/or affected personnel for lockout/tagout.Demonstrates acceptable retention level for the required training elements.Trained to handle hazardous waste.Benefits1 week of PTO10 Paid HolidaysHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance401k plan with the Company match is 100% on the first 2% and 50% match on the next 1% of the employee contributionLife and A&D InsuranceWeekly PaySchedule2nd ShiftKoppers 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.