Plant Laborer

WHY would you want to work for Koppers?

• Stability!  We’ve been around over 100 years and are continuing to grow.
• We care!  Every day we live our mission, “Protecting What Matters and Preserving The Future.”
• We’re safe!  We have a commitment to “Zero Harm” because even 1 injury is too many.
• Provide for you and your family!  We offer competitive pay with excellent benefits.

Primary Duties/Zero Harm Responsibilities

• Observe the “General Rules for All Employees” at all times.
• Maintain chemical and temporary hazardous waste storage area.
• Label and load hazardous waste shipments.
• Support spill response activities and aids in clean up of drippage in the Treated Wood Storage Yard.
• Required to enter cylinders to retrieve wrecked trams and clean cylinder floor.
• Keep work area clean and free of debris.
• Clean and helps maintain drip track, cylinder basement, and concrete areas under storage units using high-pressure washing, detergents, scrapping and/or sweeping.
• Clean catch basins, drain screens and troughs.
• Remove debris from sumps.
• Perform repair and crack sealing in drip tracks as instructed by Treating Supervisor.
• Promptly report all incidents, injuries, damages, or other Zero Harm issues.
• Perform general housekeeping on the drip pad and in the hazardous waste storage area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Demonstrates acceptable retention level for the required training elements.
• Pass pre-employment medical screening.
• May have to be medically cleared to wear a respirator.
• Authorized as a permit confined space attendant and/or entrant.
• Trained to handle hazardous waste.
• Willingness to work outdoors.

Candidate Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred 

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.