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Treating Operator- 3rd Shift

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Koppers Inc.

Guthrie, KY (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 02/24/2026 (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Primary Duties Complies with all plant administrative rules. Complies with all applicable operating procedures. Obeys the plant safety rules. Controls wood preserving operations in accordance with customer specifications. Treats charges of wood in any of the preserving cylinders. Operates treating cylinders according to the treating cycles set by Treating Supervisor and General Yard Supervisor. Changes charges to cylinders, if necessary. Closes and opens cylinder doors, steams, seals, pressurizes, depressurizes and vents cylinders. Operates valves, sets, adjusts and takes readings of cylinder levels, temperatures and pressures. Performs routine maintenance. Assists in the operation of the boiler. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs all required SH&E responsibilities. SH&E Responsibilities 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). Clean shaven in the respiratory facepiece sealing area. Completes all SH&E inspections assigned by management. Performs required housekeeping activities. Inspects treated charges for preservative drippage. Operates and maintains storage tanks. Works safely with and around hazardous materials and hazardous waste including flammable or combustible liquids. Requirements & Qualifications Pass pre-employment medical screening. Possesses commercial pesticide license. Medically cleared to wear required respiratory protection. Qualitatively or quantitatively demonstrates a face to facepiece seal. Certified as a powered industrial equipment operator. Authorized as a permit confined space attendant and/or entrant. 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. Able to read, understands and performs computer data entry of all related paperwork. Able to read and understand gauges and recording charts within the treating area. Understands boiler operation and maintenance. Mechanical aptitude. 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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