Baler Operator – 2nd Shift

Baler Operator – 2nd Shift

Kruger Inc.

1000 N. Black Branch Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Full‑time;
Monday through Friday, 2:45 PM – 11:00 PM Eastern Time

Overtime and weekend work sometimes required.

Starting pay $20.00 per hour, plus an additional $0.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift. Hourly employees paid weekly via direct deposit. Pay increases based on training completion and qualification for additional jobs.

• 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 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 Baler Operator supports the Corrugator team by managing waste material processing, including baling, loading, and recording waste shipments. This role is essential for maintaining waste accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Feed waste into shredder/hogger and retrieve waste from production areas.
• Accurately weigh waste bales and record bale weights on bale tallies.
• Load waste bales and other non‑shredded waste into trailers for shipment following trailer lockout procedures.
• Obtain waste loads from production areas as directed.
• Work with returned goods.
• Safely operate a forklift to complete job‑related tasks.
• Clean baler equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks including cleaning out the inserter box, blowing down necessary areas, cleaning behind the ram, blowing off baler exterior, and sweeping baler room floors.
• Maintain a clean and organized baler room.
• Use radio to communicate with others.
• Assist other corrugator personnel as instructed.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management.

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

• Ability to work in fast‑paced indoor/outdoor environments.
• Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Flexibility and strong decision‑making capabilities when faced with competing priorities.
• Strong reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and quality standards.
• 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 and auditory abilities required include near and far vision, peripheral vision, and ability to hear and understand speech. Work 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.

All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and participating in the identification and elimination of workplace hazards.

Interested candidates should apply online with an up‑to‑date resume and contact information including email and phone number. If your qualifications align with the needs of the position, you will be contacted to schedule an interview.