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About this Heavy Equipment Operator role at Koppers

Koppers · Onsite · Domino, TX

Job Responsibilities 

Responsible for properly maintaining the metering box and ancillary equipment within the Graphics Packaging mill in Queen City, Texas. Maintains adequate material in the metering box to effectively support the mill’s fuel needs, by filling the hopper properly, organizing and moving material to maximize work space, providing appropriate maintenance on all equipment, and monitoring the metering box’s production to obtain optimal efficiency. Works primarily independently and has no supervisory responsibilities.  

 

  • Load metering box with adequate supply of material, making sure to not overload the hopper and cause damage 
  • Stockpile material in a manner that maximizes space, which maintaining safety standards 
  • Cleans metering box and surrounding area in accordance with best operating practices and safety standards 
  • Performs repairs and maintenance on metering box and ancillary equipment 
  • Monitors the metering box production, noting any disruptions or downtime 

 

Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements 


  • Basic smart phone skills
  • Basic math skills (addition, subtractions)
  • Experience working with little supervision
  • Knowledge of various types of equipment
  • Experience running a front loader
  • Experience working outdoors
  • Experience working 12-hour days

Candidate Qualifications/Preferred


  • Ability to perform minor maintenance to front loader and hopper
  • High school diploma or GED

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. 

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About Koppers

Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the

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