Die Room Technician – 2nd Shift

Schedule

Full-Time;
Monday through Friday, 2:45 PM – 11:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

Overtime and weekend work sometimes required.

Starting pay is $21.10 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.

• 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

• 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

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.

The Die Room Technician plays a critical role in supporting production operations by managing job tooling and ink preparation. This role contributes directly to minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent product quality. It requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective collaboration with production teams.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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…