Mid Packaging Machine Operator B1

About the role

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.”

Responsibilities

• Inspect all equipment used for sanitation and food safety
• Operate packaging machine equipment
• Setup equipment (packaging, printers, tapers, etc…) for processing/production
• Retrieve needed formers and film/boxes needed for production
• Report any problems with materials or equipment to the production supervisor
• Perform all required tests
• Complete paperwork as required
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area
• Communicate with warehouse, quality control, cooks/other operators in regards to remaining production
• Complete orders by following production schedule and direction from supervision

Qualifications

• Good attendance record
• Experience or training up to 1 month or more
• Self-motivated
• Learning, memorizing, and executing a sequence of procedures
• Willing to work well with others
• Ability to lift up to 80lbs
• Firm grasp of manufacturing and quality process
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Team player

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision
• Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
• 104 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
• 7 Paid Holidays
• KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
• Tuition Assistance
• Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
• $10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program

Pay

All in hourly compensation: $22.31/hr
Base Pay: $19.90/hr
Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
Shift Differential for Mid Shift: $1.19/hr

Schedule

Hours: 2:40pm - 11:00pm (Monday - Friday)