Machine Operator

KLN ENTERPRISES INC • Delano, MN

36d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Seamer Operator

Requirements

• General mathematical ability
• Self-motivation
• Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
• Basic computer skills
• Good hand – eye coordination
• Willing and able to get along with others
• Good judgement and reasoning abilities

Responsibilities

• Review and follow daily production schedule verifying against their product information sheets for accuracy
• Communicate with slurry operators as to which materials should be used for their immediate production needs
• Operate the can processing equipment and monitor ancillary equipment to produce products that meet the desired specifications set forth by the Quality Assurance Department
• Visually inspect and save samples throughout all runs to be taken to the Quality Control Lab for final analysis
• Responsible to record operation parameters and turn in at the end of each shift
• Monitor all products presented to them for color, odor and consistency, notifying supervisor of anything that looks out of specification
• Clean systems as required between production runs
• Set up can processing equipment for each different run and monitor seam specifications
• Calibrate equipment prior to each run
• Daily clean up and sanitation of can processing area
• Involved in weekly cleaning of can processing area
• Notify maintenance of any unusual equipment noises or failures
• Train new departmental employees
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday!
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program Participation to help earn up to $150/month for medical premium reimbursement
• FSA, Medical & Dependent Care
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401K with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees