Chemical Operator
$17.75 - $20.50/hr
The Chemical Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining safety, plant production, operating ... Operate in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Koppers ...
7 Koppers Chemical Operator Jobs Hiring Near You
Chemical Operator
$17.75 - $20.50/hr
The Chemical Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining safety, plant production, operating ... Operate in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Koppers ...
Chemical Operator
Millington, TN · On-site
$17.75 - $20.50/hr
The Chemical Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining safety, plant production, operating ... Koppers regulations. • Perform basic lab testing. • Other duties as assigned. Candidate ...
Chemical Operator
Millington, TN · On-site
$17.75 - $20.50/hr
The Chemical Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining safety, plant production, operating ... Koppers regulations. • Perform basic lab testing. • Other duties as assigned. Candidate ...
Drip Pad Laborer
Somerville, TX · On-site
$13.50 - $16.50/hr
WHY would you want to work for Koppers? * Stability! We've been around over 100 years and are ... Maintain chemical and temporary hazardous waste storage area. * Label and load hazardous waste ...
Drip Pad Laborer
Somerville, TX · On-site
$13.50 - $16.50/hr
WHY would you want to work for Koppers? * Stability! We've been around over 100 years and are ... Maintain chemical and temporary hazardous waste storage area. * Label and load hazardous waste ...
Boiler Operator
Leland, NC · On-site
Conduct regular testing of pressure, chemical and water levels to ensure safe operation * Identify ... Must be able to lift up to 50lbs Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.
Boiler Operator
Leland, NC · On-site
Conduct regular testing of pressure, chemical and water levels to ensure safe operation * Identify ... Must be able to lift up to 50lbs Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.
Boiler Operator
Leland, NC · On-site
Conduct regular testing of pressure, chemical and water levels to ensure safe operation * Identify ... Must be able to lift up to 50lbs Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.
Boiler Operator
Leland, NC · On-site
Conduct regular testing of pressure, chemical and water levels to ensure safe operation * Identify ... Must be able to lift up to 50lbs Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.
Plant Laborer (Temporary)
$16 - $19.50/hr
Maintains chemical and temporary hazardous waste storage area. * Keeps work area clean and free of ... High School Diploma or GED equivalent Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity ...
Plant Laborer (Temporary)
$16 - $19.50/hr
Maintains chemical and temporary hazardous waste storage area. * Keeps work area clean and free of ... High School Diploma or GED equivalent Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity ...
Plant Laborer (Temporary)
Florence, SC · On-site
$16 - $19.50/hr
Maintains chemical and temporary hazardous waste storage area. * Keeps work area clean and free of ... High School Diploma or GED equivalent Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity ...
Plant Laborer (Temporary)
Florence, SC · On-site
$16 - $19.50/hr
Maintains chemical and temporary hazardous waste storage area. * Keeps work area clean and free of ... High School Diploma or GED equivalent Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity ...
KOPPERS Jobs Information
Do workers at Koppers get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
88% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
88% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Does Koppers pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
67% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
67% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Is the health insurance from Koppers affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Do workers at Koppers worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Do Koppers workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Koppers?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do Koppers managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Do jobs at Koppers spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Koppers?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Is working at Koppers good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.
Do people at Koppers feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do people at Koppers get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
63% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
63% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Is it stressful to work at Koppers?
Most people feel stressed out here.
83% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
83% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do people at Koppers enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.
Do people at Koppers recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do people get enough training when they start at Koppers?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do people get support to advance at Koppers?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do people think Koppers’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do workers feel well informed about how Koppers is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
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Koppers rating
7.4
Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
57th of 100 rated chemical manufacturers
Job description
The Chemical Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining safety, plant production, operating efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Job Responsibilities
Operate equipment and processes according to standard operating procedures.
Maintain clear, accurate, and complete records including batch documents, logbook entries, and lab book entries.
Contact appropriate personnel in case of accident, incident, or process abnormalities.
Maintain work area housekeeping.
Operate forklift.
Count and report inventory.
Load/unload/transfer raw material and finished products.
Operate in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Koppers regulations.
Perform basic lab testing.
Other duties as assigned.
Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Previous chemical plant experience preferred.
Must be able to work rotating shifts & short notice overtime.
Ability to climb steps, stairs, and ladders on a repetitive basis.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations necessary for position's essential duties.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently
Maintain a reliable method of contact.
Reliable transportation for attendance required.
Forklift Operator certification required (will provide training/certification upon hire)
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.