Machine Operator

Job Description

3rd Shift

11pm - 7am

Sunday - Thursday

$21.83/HR + 10% Shift Differential

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.

At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”

Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.

The Opportunity

Machine Operator

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties:

General knowledge of daily extrusion and production reports

Communicate with Supervisor / packaging lead on all production concerns

Starting and setting up all required equipment for production

Will do general maintenance and repairs on equipment and assist maintenance personnel

Controlling packaging materials, code dates, expiration dates, stickers and any items unique to product specifications

Controls product quality, packaging quality, contamination, weight controls and line efficiency

Will perform all equipment adjustments and change overs and troubleshoot equipment when problems occur

Coordinate all record keeping and charting to include cleaning schedule, packaging yields and efficiency

Perform all sanitation duties needed at the line

Complete all daily reports in legible manner

Operator will assist other lines when needed

Perform all other duties assigned

Special projects as assigned

Assist Supervisor / Packaging lead as needed to control extrusion area

SAFETY

Attend safety trainings

Follow all safety instructions and policies

Report any injuries or near miss accidents to supervisor

Report any unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor

Wear required PPE that is determined by site

ENVIRONMENTAL

Keep work area clean and free of debris

FOOD SAFETY

Maintain all sanitation schedules

Attend food safety trainings

Follow all GMPs and food safety instructions

Report food safety non-conformances to supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

General mathematical ability

Self-motivation

Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures

Basic computer skills

Good hand – eye coordination

Willing and able to get along with others

Good judgement and reasoning abilities

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Continuous standing and walking

Continuous bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling

Occasional climbing and reaching above shoulder level

Occasionally squatting

Benefits

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday!

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

FSA, Medical & Dependent Care

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401K with company match

Full-time