Grapple Operator

Koppers•Guthrie, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating grapple equipment for the tie stacking process, ensuring compliance with all plant administrative, operating, and safety rules. The operator will also be responsible for various maintenance and yard upkeep tasks.

Requirements

Pass 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.

Responsibilities

Complies with all plant administrative rules.
Complies with all applicable operating procedures.
Obeys the plant safety rules.
Operates Grapple equipment for tie stacking process.
Position stringers or stacking strips on stacks.
Serves as crewman to loader or lift truck operators as required.
Signals equipment operators to deposit material in designated areas, if necessary.
Straightens bay mishaps.
Operates conveyor systems used in conjunction with tie stacking process equipment.
Assists in performing preventive maintenance as required.
Performs ground and building maintenance.
Collects and disposes of yard waste material.
Performs general yard maintenance.
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 (including restricted use pesticide PPE requirements).
Completes all SH&E inspections assigned by management.
Performs required housekeeping activities.
Works safely with and around hazardous materials/hazardous waste, if necessary.