Framer

Koppers•Kennedy, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring that utility poles meet Koppers quality standards and customer specifications. Must have the ability to work well with others, pay attention to detail, work in a safe manner, and be willing to work overtime when needed. Normal work hours for this job are Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch. The hours may be adjusted due to production requirements. Since this work is performed outdoors, inclement weather may impact the work schedules as well. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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

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