Plant Laborer

Koppers Inc. • Guthrie, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the plant by adhering to all administrative and operating procedures, as well as safety rules. The Plant Laborer will assist with various tasks including banding trams, operating conveyor systems and tie processing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ground and building maintenance. They will also be responsible for collecting and disposing of yard waste, assisting with track repair, and performing other duties as assigned. A key aspect of this role involves strict adherence to Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) regulations and policies, including prompt reporting of incidents, unsafe conditions, and proper handling of hazardous materials and waste. The role requires wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and completing assigned SH&E inspections and housekeeping activities.

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.
• Assists in banding trams.
• Serves as crewman to loader or lift truck operators as required.
• Signals equipment operators to deposit material in designated areas.
• Prepares banding wire or banding strips and bands trams as required.
• Operates conveyor systems used in conjunction with tie processing equipment.
• Operates tie processing equipment as directed.
• Assists in performing preventive maintenance as required.
• Performs ground and building maintenance.
• Collects and disposes of yard waste material.
• Assists in repair of tracks and oils and greases switches and joints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 1 week of PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with the Company match is 100% on the first 2% and 50% match on the next 1% of the employee contribution
• Life and A&D Insurance
• Weekly Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed