Packaging Operator at KLN Family Brands in Delano, Minnesota, United States focuses on 2nd Shift 3PM - 1AM (Monday - Thursday) $21.83 /HR + 6% SD *Our Story* KLN Family Brands. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.
- 2nd Shift 3PM - 1AM (Monday - Thursday) $21.83 /HR + 6%
- Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human
- At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud
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2nd Shift
3PM - 1AM (Monday - Thursday)
$21.83 /HR + 6% SD
*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*
Packaging 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
- 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 do general maintenance and repairs on equipment and assist maintenance personnel
- Will perform all equipment adjustments and change overs and troubleshoot equipment when problems occur
- Perform all sanitation duties needed at the line
- Complete all daily reports in legible manner
- Assist in controlling packaging from warehouse
- Assist in organizing all line workers required on line
- Operator will assist other lines when needed
- Perform all other duties assigned
- Assist training of all line personnel
- Special projects as assigned
- Coordinate all record keeping and charting to include cleaning schedule, packaging yields and efficiency
- Assist Supervisor / Packaging lead as needed to control packaging 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
- Assist in maintaining all sanitation schedules
- Attend food safety trainings
- Follow all GMPs and food safety instructions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- General mathematical ability
- Self-motivation
- Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
- Good hand – eye coordination
- Willing and able to get along with others
- Good judgement and reasoning abilities
- Basic Leadership Skills
- Can lift up to 50 pounds
*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*