Plant Laborer: Safe Operations & Equipment Operator

KPRS Construction; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking a Plant Laborer to work on-site in Guthrie, Kentucky in a full-time capacity. The role supports tie processing operations, material handling, and routine maintenance while adhering to SH&E rules and PPE requirements.

You will operate conveyors and assist loader or lift truck operators, perform ground and building maintenance, and help dispose of waste; prior training in lockout/tagout and handling hazardous materials is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pass preemployment medical screening.
• Qualified as a powered industrial equipment operator.
• Trained for lockout/tagout.
• Demonstrates acceptable retention level for the required training elements.
• Trained to handle hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Complies 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.
• 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.

Skills

Powered industrial equipment operator

Lockout/Tagout training

Hazardous materials handling

Safety compliance

Job description

Koppers Inc. is seeking a Plant Laborer to work on-site in Guthrie, Kentucky in a full-time capacity. The role supports tie processing operations, material handling, and routine maintenance while adhering to SH&E rules and PPE requirements.

You will operate conveyors and assist loader or lift truck operators, perform ground and building maintenance, and help dispose of waste; prior training in lockout/tagout and handling hazardous materials is preferred.