Lift Truck Operator
Guthrie, KY · On-site
$7.25/hr
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will ... Job Type Full time Benefits Offered Not specified Veteran Preference No Place of Work On-site ...
2 Koppers Full Time Jobs Hiring Near You
Lift Truck Operator
Guthrie, KY · On-site
$7.25/hr
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will ... Job Type Full time Benefits Offered Not specified Veteran Preference No Place of Work On-site ...
Tie Unloader Inspector
Guthrie, KY · On-site
$7.25/hr
Schedule 2nd shift Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified ... Job Type Full time Benefits Offered Not specified Veteran Preference No Place of Work On-site ...
Tie Unloader Inspector
Guthrie, KY · On-site
$7.25/hr
Schedule 2nd shift Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified ... Job Type Full time Benefits Offered Not specified Veteran Preference No Place of Work On-site ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 jobs at Koppers?
What are the most popular categories at Koppers?
Koppers rating
8.1
Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
32nd of 100 rated chemical manufacturers
Job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education RequiredHigh School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week40
Number Of Positions1
Work Schedule and Shift RequirementsFirst (Day)
Job DescriptionPrimary Duties
Complies with all plant administrative rules.
Complies with all applicable operating procedures.
Obeys the plant safety rules.
Operates lift truck in the unloading of trucks.
Supplies hydraulic loader with cross ties.
Completes correct paper work for delivery truck processing.
Correctly marks each truckload as to supplier.
Moves and stacks processed ties to tie yard.
Collects and disposes of yard waste material.
Performs ground and building maintenance, when required.
Performs other lift truck duties as assigned.
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 management.
Performs required housekeeping activities.
Watches for drippage from treated ties in the yard and reports to any to Yard Supervisor.
Promptly reports and cleans up hydraulic leaks.
Requirements & Qualifications
Pass preemployment medical screening.
Certified 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.
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 TypeFull time
Benefits OfferedNot specified
Veteran PreferenceNo
Place of WorkOn-site
Requisition IDREQ03098