2nd Shift Forklift Operator – Growth & Benefits

Kruger Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Short-Term Disability

Vacation Time

Monthly Bonus – up to $600

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Kruger Inc. in Elizabethtown, KY seeks a Forklift Operator to move materials, support production lines, and manage inventory in a fast-paced warehouse. You will load and unload trailers, inspect equipment, and follow daily schedules to ensure timely material flow.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and willingness to work extended hours. The role offers weekend overtime, benefits from day one, and opportunities for skill-based advancement within Kruger

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to transport materials throughout the facility, load/unload trailers, and complete all required documentation.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by safely operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Conduct and document a forklift inspection form before start of each shift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Identify and locate stock prior to production runs.
• Deliver the 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 both 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading tape measures

Math calculations

Safety procedures

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Kruger Inc. in Elizabethtown, KY seeks a Forklift Operator to move materials, support production lines, and manage inventory in a fast-paced warehouse. You will load and unload trailers, inspect equipment, and follow daily schedules to ensure timely material flow.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and willingness to work extended hours. The role offers weekend overtime, benefits from day one, and opportunities for skill-based advancement within Kruger