Stacker 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 $22.53 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
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
- Place protective bottom sheets and insert dunnage sheets when applicable.
- Count and verify unit and inch counts of units.
- Ensure proper load tags are in each unit.
- Restack and flip stack units as necessary.
- Complete quality checks as required.
- Relay messages to proper personnel promptly regarding necessary adjustments.
- Learn to read converting lineups.
- Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment; turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
- Adhere to production schedule.
- 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.
- Forklift driving required; experience preferred.
- Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Skills
- 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.
- Understanding of equipment design, capabilities, product layouts, and production specifications that can be translated 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.