Machine Operator - Mid Shift

KLN Family Brands; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 28,874 - 32,290; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match Opportunity

Health, Dental, & Vision

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing Eligibility

PTO Accrual

$10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program

Paid Holidays

KLN Clinic

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Minnesota is looking for a Machine Operator for the Mid Shift. The role involves operating and maintaining packaging equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency, and requires the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Candidates should possess good math and basic computer skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively. This full-time position offers a competitive wage and a range of benefits including health insurance and profit-sharing options.

Qualifications

• Must not be afraid of heights, ability to climb 150 feet.
• Meet physical requirements necessary for this position.
• Willing and able to get along with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the general operation of a packaging line.
• Control product quality, packaging quality, and line efficiency.
• Complete all daily reports and assist in training line workers.

Skills

General mathematical ability

Basic computer skills

Ability to handle weights of up to 65lbs

Ability to read, speak, write and understand English

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Machine Operator - Mid Shift role at KLN Family Brands.

Hours: 2pm - 10pm M-F

Base pay range

$20.96/hr - $23.44/hr

The Opportunity

We’re now hiring a Mid 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 mid shift supervisor and mid shift assistant supervisor.

Responsibilities

• General knowledge of daily extrusion and production reports
• Communicate with Supervisor/Foreman on all production concerns
• Communicate with Extruder Operators on product times and bin space
• Starting and setting up all required equipment for production
• Controlling packaging materials, code dates, expiration dates, stickers and any items unique to product specs
• Controls product quality, packaging quality, contamination, weight controls and line efficiency
• Will 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
• Complete all daily reports in legible manner, special projects as assigned
• Assist in controlling packaging from warehouse, assist in supervising all line workers required on line
• Operator will assist other lines when needed, perform all other duties assigned, assist training of all line worker
• Complete knowledge of bin, product distribution, product delivery and blending systems
• Coordinate all record keeping and charting to include cleaning schedule, packaging yields and efficiency
• Assist Supervisor and Foreman as needed to control packaging area

Qualifications

• General mathematical ability and basic computer skills
• Must not be afraid of heights, ability to climb 150 feet
• Be able to meet physical requirements necessary for this position
• Be willing to work hours and shifts as required by the supervisor
• Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English
• Working in loud and at times dusty and hot environment
• Willing 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 basis

Benefits

• Base Pay: $20.96/hr
• Year 1 Bonus: $1.22/hr
• 6% Shift Differential for Night Shift: $1.26/hr
• Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment (prior year profit sharing equated to an extra $5.68/hr for employees)
• 401k Match Opportunity
• Health, Dental, & Vision
• 104 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
• 7 Paid Holidays
• KLN Clinic
• $10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program
• Tuition Assistance

This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing