Mill Operator - Mids

Mill Operator Tuffys Pet Foods Hours:

2pm-10pm

M-FCompensation:

All in hourly compensation: $25.59/hr

Base Pay:

$23.32/hrSign on

Bonus:

$1.22/hr 6% Shift Differential for

Mid Shift:

$1.40/hr

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 OpportunityTuffys Pet Food is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Mid Shift, Mill Operator position. Requirements, desired qualification, skills and abilities located below. The person in this role will be tasked operate the Mill Room functions of unloading, batching, mixing and grinding feed following all quality and safety requirements set forth in company policies

Essential Duties:

Coordinate with dry extrusion areas to assure timely production changeovers.

Work with the dry production schedule to assure production requirements are met on a daily basis.

Coordinate with raw ingredient purchaser to schedule incoming loads of raw ingredients.

Follow production schedule and enter requirements into the auto batching system.

Coordinate with Assistant Operator which minor ingredients are needed for the batch.

Add minor ingredients to batch and properly record their usage.

Set product path for proper flow to proper bin. This must be double checked by the Assistant Operator.

Take samples for Quality Control of each run to assure quality.

Monitor raw ingredient inventories versus daily inventory reports.

Double check all process flow settings made by Assistant Mill Operator.

Daily inspections of hammer mill screens.

Daily cleaning of Mill Room Area.

Weekly inspections of Rotex, leg and mill magnets.

Notify maintenance of any unusual equipment noises or loss of proficiencies.

Train new department employees.

Take monthly and semi-annual inventories.

QualificationsMust not be afraid of heights or manlift, ability to climb 150 feetGeneral mathematical ability and basic computer skillsLearning, memorizing and executing a sequence of proceduresMust be able to read, speak, write and understand EnglishWilling and able to get along with others. Be willing to fill in on other shifts as required by supervisor.

Good judgment, communication skills and reasoning abilities.

Ability to drive forklift and pass certification examAbility to handle weights of up to 100lbs and 50lbs 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•