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Extruder Operator
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KLN Family Brands
Delano, MN (In Person)
$50,274 Salary, Full-Time
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1st Shift5AM - 3PM (Monday - Thursday)$24.17/HROur StoryKLN 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. Thats not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and thats 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 were a pretty amazing company.
Medical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceFSA, Medical & Dependent CareShort Term & Long Term DisabilityLife InsurancePet Insurance401K with company match
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. Thats not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and thats 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 were a pretty amazing company.
The OpportunityExtruder OperatorRESPONSIBILITIESEssential 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 ResponsibilitiesCross train in dry ingredient receiving on operation of dry ingredient systemCross train in slurry room SAFETYAttend safety trainingsFollow all safety instructions and policiesReport any injuries or near miss accidents to supervisorReport any unsafe acts or conditions to supervisorWear required PPE that is determined by siteENVIRONMENTALKeep work area clean and free of debrisFOOD SAFETYAssist in maintaining all sanitation schedulesAttend food safety trainingsFollow all GMPs and food safety instructionsJOB QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL
SPECIFICATIONSGeneral mathematical abilitySelf-motivationLearning, memorizing and executing a sequence of proceduresGood hand eye coordinationWilling and able to get along with othersGood judgement and reasoning abilitiesBasic Leadership SkillsCan lift up to 80+ poundsAbility to drive a forklift and pass certification examBenefitsHoliday payPaid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday!Medical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceFSA, Medical & Dependent CareShort Term & Long Term DisabilityLife InsurancePet Insurance401K with company match