Jackson Kayak Expanding With Loan Approved Wednesday
A new load from UCDD will help Jackson Kayak expand in White Country. Business Lending Manager Mindy Tramel told the Executive Committee Wednesday that Jackson Kayak requested a $200,000 loan. That money will help with an on-going expansion. “They recently acquired Corner Paddles and Eddyline Kayaks,” Tramel said. “One thing I would like to note […]
Jackson Kayak Needing To Hire To Meet Continued Demand
Jackson Kayak is looking to hire 11 additional employees to try and meet its order demands. Human Resources Manager Jeff Leach said Jackson Kayak has been averaging 400-500 units per week, sometimes reaching 600 units a week. Leach said due to difficulties navigating the backlog he anticipates facility expansion. “Right now we are hiring 11 […]
Jackson Kayak Increasing Employee Wages
White County’s Jackson Kayak is now one of the highest paying plastic production employers in the Upper Cumberland after increasing employee wages Hourly pay rates have increased by $2 making the average starting pay $12 an hour. Human Resources Manager Jeff Leach said the raises were made possible due to a boom in sales. “Our […]
Quality Service Group Plans to Add Jobs in White County
White County is the new home of the industry support company Quality Service Group. Quality Service Group helps manufacturers around the Upper Cumberland and the nation with quality inspections, assembly and package sorting. Quality Service Group General Manager Lucas Gunter said the move to a bigger facility in White County, means more jobs for the […]
