Job Responsibilities
The Chemical Operatoris responsible formaintainingsafety, plant production, operatingefficiencyand regulatory compliance
Followsandencouragesothers to follow all organizational safety rules and practices.
Fosters &maintainsa positive work environment.
Performs basic tasks interacting with pumps, pipes, valves, and HMIs to prepare and charge material into the manufacturing batch process.
Operatesa forklift to load/unload trailers and transport materials.
Performs basic lab testing.
Countsand report inventory daily andassistmonthly inventory counts.
Folowsand perform lock out tag out (LOTO) for maintenance work on equipment.
Maintain workareain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
Maintainaccuraterecords including batch sheets, lab data entries, and shift turnover documents.
Recommends methods to improve production methods and equipment.
Assistsothers in troubleshooting problems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements
Basic computer literacy.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Previouschemical plant experience preferred.
Ability to climb steps, stairs, and ladders on a repetitive basis.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations necessary forposition’sessential duties.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently
Reliable transportation for attendancerequired
Dependability and Punctuality are key ingredients to be successful in this position.
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equalopportunityemployers 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 a global wood preservation technology company that creates safe and environmentally responsible solutions to solve our customer’s most important challenges. Our products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets including railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber and construction industries. With more than 2,100 employees, we maintain a global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe.
Koppers is committed to living a culture of Zero Harm that places the care of our people, our environment and our communities first at all times. The company is also a member of the American Chemistry Council and dedicated to adopting its Responsible Care® initiative at all of our locations worldwide.
