Die Room Technician – 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

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

Additional benefits:

• Vacation Time
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match – Available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment; contributions are immediately 100% vested
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Available after 3 months of employment
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – Available after 3 months of employment

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

• Assemble and prepare job tooling according to production requirements.
• Ensure tools are in optimal condition and ready for use in the manufacturing process.
• Organize and maintain tooling storage systems efficiently.
• Implement best practices for tooling organization to enhance accessibility and minimize downtime during production.
• Receive and catalog new tools; update inventory systems.
• Receive and store ink shipments; monitor inventory levels and communicate reorder needs to the relevant departments.
• Manufacture ink per specified formulas and requirements.
• Ensure the availability of ink in the required quantities and colors for production.
• Perform minor repairs to tooling and coordinate complex repairs with vendors.
• Provide support to production operators regarding tooling-related issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including daily housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, dusting, cleaning equipment, and organizing materials and tools.
• Safely operate a forklift to complete job-related tasks.
• Safely operate hand and power tools as required for various job tasks.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Forklift driving required; experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or tooling environment preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of machinery, methods, and procedures in the department.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and share information with team members.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and shop floor software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with Kiwiplan and JDE preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude.
• 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.