Spontaneous Application - Forklift Driver – 3rd Shift

This posting is for a talent pool. While the Forklift Operator – 3rd Shift role may not be immediately available, applying will add your information to our system for future openings.

Location

1000 N. Black Branch Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Schedule

• Full-Time; Sunday through Thursday, 10:45 PM – 7:00 AM Eastern Time
• Overtime and weekend work frequently required

Pay

• Starting pay: $20.80 per hour
• Additional $0.75 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift
• Paid weekly via direct deposit
• Pay increases based on completing company-provided training and qualifying for additional jobs
• Monthly bonus up to $600 available after 1 month of employment

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
  • 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 and efficiently operate a forklift to transport materials, support production lines, and load or unload trailers
• Maximize equipment utilization by safely operating machinery at available capacity and speed
• Conduct and document forklift inspection before the start of each shift; submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs
• Identify and locate stock prior to production runs; deliver correct stock to machines safely and on schedule
• Remove finished goods from machines and transport them to designated areas
• Maintain neat, secure, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas
• Maintain accurate stock location records using paperwork and computer systems
• Follow the daily production schedule and make recommendations to improve efficiency, cost, quality, delivery, and service
• Assist other team members as needed
• Complete required reports accurately and promptly
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, safety rules, and housekeeping standards
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Forklift driving required; experience preferred
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment or heavy equipment operation preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic math calculations (percentages, measurement, volume, rate) with speed and accuracy
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or graphic form
• Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations
• Understanding of equipment design, capabilities, product layouts, and production specifications
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and shop floor software
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Knowledge of safety procedures and quality standards
• Flexibility to work varied hours as needed
• Ability to work in fast-paced indoor/outdoor environments
• Willingness to learn and adapt

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 involve pushing, pulling, carrying, and fine or gross motor manipulation
• Visual and auditory abilities required: 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.