Framer

Koppers Inc.•Leesville, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Koppers 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. Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security. Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006.

Requirements

Willing to be hands on with physical production
Must be able to work in all outside weather conditions (wet, hot, cold)
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring that utility poles meet Koppers quality standers and customer specifications.
Must have the ability to work well with others, have attention to detail, work in a safe manner, and be willing to work overtime when needed.
Since this work is performed outdoors, inclement weather may impact the work schedules as well.
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
Other work-related duties as required