2nd Shift 3PM - 1AM (Monday - Thursday) $21.83 /HR + 6% SD + New Hire Bonus per Hour 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