Treats Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift

KLN ENTERPRISES INC•Delano, MN

11d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964. Our vision is to be a proud people-first company, successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products. We better the world by caring for others, challenging, growing, and inspiring. We manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products. This role is for a Packaging Machine Operator on the 2nd shift, working from 3 PM to 1 AM, Monday through Thursday. The pay is $21.83/HR plus a 6% shift differential and a new hire bonus per hour.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
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
Keep work area clean and free of debris
Assist in maintaining all sanitation schedules
Attend food safety trainings
Follow all GMPs and food safety instructions