Clamp Truck Operator – 2nd Shift

Taleo; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Vacation Time

Monthly Bonus – Up to $600/month

401(k) with company match

FSA / LSA available

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Kruger Packaging in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Clamp Truck Operator to support corrugator operations and warehouse logistics. This full-time role requires operating a clamp truck safely, recording roll movements, and helping maintain a clean, organized warehouse.

The position offers starting pay of $21.94 per hour with a $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift, overtime and weekend work as needed, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate clamp truck to transport paper rolls and record movements.
• Maximize equipment utilization while maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Perform daily clamp truck inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Unload rolls from trailers/rail cars and inspect for damage.
• Release rail cars and audit finished trailers/rail cars.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Turn in roll stock tallies to the supervisor or Scheduling Department.
• Read and interpret corrugator lineups and production schedules.
• Adhere to daily production schedule and suggest optimization opportunities.
• Record starch checklists and respond to chemical spills per MSDS.

Skills

Clamp Truck operation

Reading tape measures

Basic math

Problem solving

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Production
Containerboard & Packaging
Elizabethtown Plant – Elizabethtown, KY, US

Competitive Compensation

Wide Range of Benefits

Clamp Truck Operator – 2nd Shift

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

Schedule:
Full-Time; Monday through Friday, 2:45 PM – 11:00 PM Eastern Time
Overtime and weekend work frequently required.

Pay:
Starting pay is $21.94 per hour, with an additional $0.50 per hour shift differential when working 2nd shift. Hourly employees are paid weekly via direct deposit.
Pay increases are not based on tenure but on successfully completing company-provided training and qualifying to perform additional jobs. Compensation grows with expanded skills, 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 employmentLifestyle Spending Account (LSA) - Available after 3 months of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Company Summary
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.

Position Summary
The Clamp Truck Operator is responsible for safely operating the clamp truck to transport paper rolls and support corrugator operations. This role ensures efficient material handling, accurate documentation, and contributes to maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment.

Key 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. Makes 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.

Qualifications

• 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.