Nights Dry Packaging Machine Operator Tuffys Pet Foods Hours:

10pm - 6am

S-THCompensation:

All in hourly compensation: $24.28/hr

Base Pay:

$20.96/hr10% Shift Differential for

Night Shift:

$2.10/hrSign on

Bonus:

$1.22/hr worked

Profit Sharing Eligibility:

Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.7 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2025)Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!

In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $7.7 million into our profit sharing pool for employees!!Our 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 OpportunityWere now hiring a Night Shift Dry Packaging Machine Operator to operate and maintain the general operation of a line, to ensure continuous quality, efficiency, sanitation, and safety of that line. This position will report to the night shift supervisor and night shift assistant supervisor.

Essential Duties:

General knowledge of daily extrusion and production reportsCommunicate with Supervisor/Foreman on all production concernsCommunicate with Extruder Operators on product times and bin spaceStarting and setting up all required equipment for productionControlling packaging materials, code dates, expiration dates, stickers and any items unique to product specsControls product quality, packaging quality, contamination, weight controls and line efficiencyWill do general maintenance and repairs on equipment and assist maintenance personnelWill perform all equipment adjustments and change overs and troubleshoot equipment when problems occurComplete all daily reports in legible manner, special projects as assignedAssist in controlling packaging from warehouse, assist in supervising all line workers required on lineOperator will assist other lines when needed, perform all other duties assigned, assist training of all line workerComplete knowledge of bin, product distribution, product delivery and blending systemsCoordinate all record keeping and charting to include cleaning schedule, packaging yields and efficiencAssist Supervisor and Foreman as needed to control packaging areaQualificationsGeneral mathematical ability and basic computer skillsMust not be afraid of heights, ability to climb 150 feetBe able to meet physical requirements necessary for this positionBe willing to work hours and shifts as required by the supervisorMust be able to read, speak, write and understand EnglishWorking in loud and at times dusty and hot environmentWilling and able to get along with others. Be willing to fill in on other shifts as required by supervisor.

Ability to handle weights of up to 65lbs on a routine basisBenefitsHealth, Dental, & VisionWellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly104 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment7 Paid HolidaysKLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions401k Match OpportunityOpportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors $10,000 Forgivable Home Grant ProgramTuition Assistance•All hires are contingent on a clean background check and a successful drug test (UA), this means that a job offer is not final until both the background check and drug test results are satisfactory to the employer•