Job Description
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
Extruder Operator
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties:
- Review and follow daily production schedule verifying against their product information sheets for accuracy
- Communicate with dry ingredient personnel as to which materials should be used for their immediate production needs
- Coordinate with slurry operators to verify which liquid products are being made
- Operate the extruder 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 feed formulas presented to them for color, odor and grind notifying supervisor of anything that looks out of specification
- Cleaning systems as required between production runs
- Setting up die plates for each different run and monitoring knife wear
- Proficient in using batch logic system
- Able to operate cutters, grillers, ovens and other equipment used in the extrusion department
- Calibrate process flow monitors prior to each run
- Daily clean up and sanitation of extruder area
- Involved in weekly cleaning of extrusion area
- Notify maintenance of any unusual equipment noises or failures
- Train new departmental employees
- Will perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor
Additional Responsibilities
- Cross train in dry ingredient receiving on operation of dry ingredient system
- Cross train in slurry room
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 80+ pounds
- Ability to drive a forklift and pass certification exam
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