Grapple Operator

Job 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.
• As required as crewman to loader or lift truck operators.
• Signals equipment operators to deposit material in designated areas, if necessary.
• Straightens bay mishaps.
• Operates conveyer systems used in conjunction with tie stacking process equipment.
• As required assists in performing preventive maintenance.
• 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 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.

• 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.

2nd shift

Overtime

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.