Chamber Helps Business with Workforce Development
Jul 30, 2008
Growing Manufacturer Increases Wages & Benefits to Encourage Growth
in Workforce
HUTCHINSON, Kansas (July 30, 2008) - - Krause
Corporation, announced today that due to expanded exports to Russia, Ukraine
and Australia,
they plan to increase their workforce by 10-20 employees.
“Krause is in growth mode, and we are exploring
new export opportunities to South America,”
said Dick Brown, President and Chief Operating Officer at Krause. “We plan to
hire welders and CNC operators. Furthermore, we are pleased to offer a general
wage increase and additional holiday benefits for current and new employees.
Our employees are the key to our continued success.”
The expanded package includes a three percent wage
increase, five additional paid holidays, and a complimentary uniform service
for all full-time employees. The starting wage will also increase by three
percent.
In addition, Krause rewards employees for safe
work habits with paid time off. “Krause strongly believes in rewarding employees
for maintaining their safety and that of their fellow workers,” said Terry
White, Director of Human Resources. “As
of today the plant has been lost time accident free for 500 days.”
Krause will utilize the services of the Hutchinson Workforce
Center (formerly the Workforce Development
Center) to assist in
their hiring efforts. The company plans to host a job fair at the Workforce Center in the fall. Open positions are
posted on kansasworks.com, and applicants may apply at the Workforce Center.
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
worked with Krause to coordinate workforce recruitment efforts. “We’re pleased
to assist Krause, a 90-year-old local company, in expanding their workforce.
The company continues to discover new ways to be competitive in a global
market,” said Dave Kerr, President of the Chamber.
Interested applicants may apply in person at
Krause Corporation, 305 S. Monroe, or the Hutchinson Workforce
Center, one block east of
Plum St.
on 14th, or online at krauseco.com or kansasworks.com.
RELEASED BY:
Holly
Schmidt, Director of Communications/Special Events
hollys@hutchchamber.com
