Assistant Mill Operator (Premix) - Days

KLN ENTERPRISES INC•Perham, MN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business established in 1964, with its corporate headquarters in Perham, MN. The company manufactures a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products. Their vision emphasizes being a people-first company, built on trust-based relationships, first-rate products, and caring for others, while fostering challenge, growth, and inspiration. They are currently hiring an Assistant Mill Operator (Premix) to support their Tuffy’s Pet Foods facility in Perham, MN. The individual in this role will be responsible for operating premix functions, including batching, mixing, and unloading into plastic fiber totes, while adhering to all company quality and safety requirements.

Requirements

Basic computer skills
Self-motivation
Must not be afraid of heights/manlift
Must have safe work record
Willing to be a good team player
Good communication skills
Must be able to occasionally handle weights of up to 100lbs and handle 50lb weights on a routine basis
Willing to work rotating shifts or extended hours
Able to go from inside to outside environment throughout the day
Able to work other milling departments when short handed

Responsibilities

Work with the dry production schedule to assure production requirements are met on a daily basis.
Coordinate with mill foreman, assistant supervisor, and mill operator to assure timely production.
Coordinate with forklift driver to schedule ingredients for premixes.
Follow production schedule in order for making premixes.
Coordinate with batching sheets to determine ingredients and quantities needed for each batch and then stage on a pallet.
Add ingredients to batch, send to the mixer, and then outload to proper tote.
Print off tags and attach to each tote.
Daily inspections of premix batching area to assure equipment is in good working order.
Daily cleaning of premix area.
Weekly inspections of all equipment.
Notify maintenance of any unusual equipment noises or loss of proficiencies.
Train new departmental employees.

Benefits

All in hourly compensation: $22.18/hr
Base Pay: $20.96/hr
Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.7 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2025)
Health, Dental, & Vision
Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
7 Paid Holidays
KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
401k Match Opportunity
Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
$10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program
Tuition Assistance