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... operating procedures. Obeys the plant safety rules. Operates tie machine to sort and grade ties ... Schedule 2nd shift Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified ...

... operating procedures. * Obeys the plant safety rules. * Operates tie machine to sort and grade ties ... Schedule * 2nd shift Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All ...

... operating procedures. * Obeys the plant safety rules. * Operates tie machine to sort and grade ties ... Schedule * 2nd shift Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All ...

KOPPERS Jobs Information

Do workers at Koppers get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
89% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Does Koppers pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
62% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

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 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Koppers?

Some people get paid time off from work.
40% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Koppers worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do Koppers workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Koppers?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
82% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

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.

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.

How easy is it to take sick days at Koppers?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

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.

Do people at Koppers feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Koppers get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
56% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Koppers?

Most people feel stressed out here.
77% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Koppers enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
45% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Koppers recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
69% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Koppers?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Koppers?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

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.
83% 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 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Koppers is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

What are the most popular categories at Koppers?

Infographic showing various Machine Operator job openings at Koppers in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Hybrid job distribution.

Tie Unloader Inspector

Koppers Holdings

Guthrie, KY • On-site

$7.25/hr

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Koppers rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 100 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Primary Duties

Complies with all plant administrative rules.

Complies with all applicable operating procedures.

Obeys the plant safety rules.

Operates tie machine to sort and grade ties.

Oversees routine maintenance and reports additional needs to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Verifies counts and car/truck load numbers.

Prepares tie-grading reports for plant inventory purposes.

Compiles inventory information on truck and rail ties.

Compiles monthly information on the plant customer inventory.

Checks quality and amount of arriving wood products.

In accordance with size or grade insures separation, relocation, or storage of material such as cross, switch, or other forest products.

As required inspects and classifies forest products for size, grade quality, and quantity in accordance with standard specifications.

Works with customers and inspectors in ensure that orders are processed correctly and accordingly to customer's requirements.

As required assist commercial inspectors and insures reclassification of rejected material.

Assist in physical inventories.

Directs proper loading and unloading of rail cars and other customer vehicles to include selection and quality of material being loaded and insures compliance with standard security and safety specification for cars and vehicles.

Prepares and submits production schedules and reports to include time sheets and other personal data, shipping tickets, tally reports, and supply requirements and results of physical inventories.

Ensures all employees wear proper PPE.

May be required to conduct employee safety meetings.

Performs other duties as required.

Directs and ensures completion of required housekeeping activities.

Performs all required SH&E responsibilities.

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).

Completes all SH&E inspections assigned by the SH&E committee.

Oversees required housekeeping activities.

Ensures treated wood products are stored elevated off the ground to prevent unnecessary contact with rainwater or snowmelt.

Monitors hydraulic equipment for oil leaks.

Works safely with and around hazardous materials/hazardous waste and ensures all employees do so.

Participates in and monitors employee development.

Requirements & Qualifications

Pass preemployment medical screening.

Medically cleared to wear required respiratory protection.

Qualitatively or quantitatively demonstrates a face to facepiece seal.

Qualified as a powered industrial equipment operator.

Authorized as an 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 operate cut-off saw and electric and hydraulic equipment safely and efficiently.

Schedule

2nd shift

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, r ace, r eligion, s ex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

REQ03090


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