Clamp Truck Operator – 3rd Shift

Location: 1000 N. Black Branch Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Schedule

Full-time; Sunday 10:45 PM – Friday 7:00 AM (Eastern Time). Overtime and weekend work frequently required.

Pay

Starting pay is $21.94 per hour, with an additional $0.75 per hour shift differential when working 3rd shift. Hourly employees are paid weekly via direct deposit. Pay increases are based on successfully completing company-provided training and qualifying to perform additional jobs, offering clear opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Effective on Hire Date:

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Time
• Monthly Bonus – Available after 1 month of employment; up to $600 per month
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match – Available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment; contributions are immediately 100% vested
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Available after 3 months of employment
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) - Available after 3 months of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

Kruger is a fourth-generation, family-owned company dedicated to turning renewable resources into sustainable everyday essentials. At Kruger Packaging, we manufacture innovative, eco-friendly corrugated packaging. Guided by values of safety first, family spirit, integrity, entrepreneurship, and environmental stewardship, we empower employees to inspire engagement, nurture expertise, and generate growth—the Kruger Way.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate clamp truck to transport paper rolls to the corrugator, record roll movements, and complete required documentation.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by safely operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Perform daily clamp truck inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Unload rolls from trailers/rail cars and inspect for damage.
• Release rail cars and perform audit reports on finished trailers/rail cars.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Turn in roll stock tallies to the corrugator supervisor or Scheduling Department.
• Read and interpret corrugator lineups.
• Adhere to daily production schedule.
• Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Check starch viscosities on corrugator and at starch station as necessary and accurately record daily starch checklist.
• Read related MSDS and learn proper response for emergency chemical spills or skin contact.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Communicate effectively using radio equipment while adhering to proper radio etiquette.
• Assist other corrugator personnel as instructed.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Clamp Truck operation required; experience preferred.
• Prior experience in corrugated industry or heavy equipment operation preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read or learn to read tape measures and perform basic math calculations with speed and accuracy including percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to learn to understand equipment design, capabilities, product layouts, and production specifications and translate into efficient operation.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and quality standards.
• Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, climbing stairs or ramps, and operating equipment.
• Tasks may also involve pushing, pulling, carrying, and fine or gross motor manipulation.
• Visual and auditory abilities required include near and far vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to hear and understand speech.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Health and Safety

All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and participating in the identification and elimination of workplace hazards.