1st Shift
5AM - 3PM (Monday - Thursday)
$24.17 /HR
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
Slurry / Feed Operator
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties:
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Review and follow daily production schedule verifying against their product information sheets for accuracy
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Communicate with extruded personnel as to which slurry flavor should be used for their immediate production needs
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Coordinate with Shift Supervisor to verify which tanks to use for liquid storage of hydro products.
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Communicate with dry extrusion personnel as to which digest tanks should be used for their immediate production needs.
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Check all processing scales at the start of each shift with certified weights, if scale is off, notify maintenance – Inform Shift Supervisor
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Operate slurry mixers, digest mixers and hydro mixers and monitor ancillary equipment to produce products that meet the desired specifications set forth by the Quality Assurance Department
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Visually inspect and save samples throughout all runs to be taken to the Quality Control Lab for final analysis
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Responsible to record operation parameters and turn in at the end of each shift
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Batch and record all liquid slurry, digest and hydro batches required for each run and turn in at the end of each shift
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Monitor all slurry, digest and hydro formulas presented to them for color, odor and grind. Notifying supervisor of anything that looks out of specification
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Understand bulk liquid controls and operations
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Able to switch minor ingredient totes and operate liquid room controls
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Cleaning systems as required between production runs and end of schedule
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Calibrate process flow monitors prior to each run
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Daily clean up and weekly sanitation of slurry, digest and hydro areas
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Notify maintenance of any unusual equipment noises or failures
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Train new departmental employees
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Perform all sanitation duties needed at the line
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Other duties as assigned by supervisor
SAFETY
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Attend safety trainings
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Follow all safety instructions and policies
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Report any injuries or near miss accidents to supervisor
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Report any unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor
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Wear required PPE that is determined by site
ENVIRONMENTAL
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Keep work area clean and free of debris
FOOD SAFETY
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Assist in maintaining all sanitation schedules
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Attend food safety trainings
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Follow all GMPs and food safety instructions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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General mathematical ability
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Self-motivation
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Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
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Good hand – eye coordination
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Willing and able to get along with others
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Good judgement and reasoning abilities
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Basic Leadership Skills
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Can lift up to 60+ pounds
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Ability to drive a forklift and pass certification exam
Benefits
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Holiday pay
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Paid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday!
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Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
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FSA, Medical & Dependent Care
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Short Term & Long Term Disability
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Life Insurance
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Pet Insurance
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401K with company match
