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Packaging Operator

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KLN Family Brands

Delano, MN (In Person)

$45,406 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 7 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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1st Shift5AM - 3PM (Monday - Thursday)$21.83 /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.
The OpportunityPackaging Machine OperatorRESPONSIBILITIESEssential Duties:
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 efficiencyWill 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 areaSAFETYAttend 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 instructions
JOB 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 50 poundsBenefitsHoliday 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