Tie Unloader Inspector

KPRS Construction; Guthrie (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking an on-site facility operator in Kentucky to manage the tie production line, oversee maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.

The role includes preparing reports, coordinating with maintenance, loading materials, and supporting SH&E activities. Candidates must be trained in lockout/tagout and hazardous materials handling, with a focus on safe, efficient plant operation.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment medical screening/removal of hazards per SOPs.
• Medically cleared to wear required respiratory protection and complete fit test.
• Certified as a powered industrial equipment operator or able to obtain certification.
• Train to handle hazardous waste and perform lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operates tie machine to sort and grade ties.
• Oversees routine maintenance and reports needs to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Prepares tie-grading reports and inventories of wood products.
• Directs loading/unloading of rail cars and customer vehicles with compliance to safety rules.
• Ensures proper PPE wearing and conducts safety meetings as required.
• Performs housekeeping duties and SH&E duties to maintain workplace safety.
• Compiles production schedules, time sheets, shipping tickets, and inventory data.
• Assists in physical inventories and ensures correct material classification.

Skills

Tie machine operation

SH&E compliance

PPE usage

Heavy equipment operation

Lockout/tagout

Hazardous materials handling

Education

Pre-employment medical clearance

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Hydraulic equipment

Job description

Primary DutiesComplies with all plant administrative rules.Complies with all applicable operating procedures.Obeys the plant safety rules.Operates tie machine to sort and grade ties.Oversees routine maintenance and reports additional needs to the Maintenance Supervisor.Verifies counts and car/truck load numbers.Prepares tie-grading reports for plant inventory purposes.Compiles inventory information on truck and rail ties.Compiles monthly information on the plant customer inventory.Checks quality and amount of arriving wood products.In accordance with size or grade insures separation, relocation, or storage of material such as cross, switch, or other forest products.As required inspects and classifies forest products for size, grade quality, and quantity in accordance with standard specifications.Works with customers and inspectors in ensure that orders are processed correctly and accordingly to customer’s requirements.As required assist commercial inspectors and insures reclassification of rejected material.Assist in physical inventories.Directs proper loading and unloading of rail cars and other customer vehicles to include selection and quality of material being loaded and insures compliance with standard security and safety specification for cars and vehicles.Prepares and submits production schedules and reports to include time sheets and other personal data, shipping tickets, tally reports, and supply requirements and results of physical inventories.Ensures all employees wear proper PPE.May be required to conduct employee safety meetings.Performs other duties as required.Directs and ensures completion of required housekeeping activities.Performs all required SH&E responsibilities.ResponsibilitiesComplies 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 the SH&E committee.Oversees required housekeeping activities.Ensures treated wood products are stored elevated off the ground to prevent unnecessary contact with rainwater or snowmelt.Monitors hydraulic equipment for oil leaks.Works safely with and around hazardous materials/hazardous waste and ensures all employees do so.Participates in and monitors employee development.Requirements & QualificationsPass preemployment medical screening.Medically cleared to wear required respiratory protection.Qualitatively or quantitatively demonstrates a face to facepiece seal.Qualified as a powered industrial equipment operator.Authorized as an permit confined space attendant and/or entrant.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.Able to operate cut-off saw and electric and hydraulic equipment safely and efficiently.Schedule2nd 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.