Packaging Operator - 1st Shift, PTO & Benefits

Tuffy's Treat Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off (Birthday)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

FSA, Dependent Care

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

KLN Family Brands is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator for 1st shift (5AM - 3PM, Monday-Thursday) at our Perham, MN facility. The role involves operating, starting and setting up packaging equipment, monitoring quality, and maintaining records to support efficient production.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including holiday pay, paid time off, and medical/dental/vision insurance. Safety and GMP training are required, with opportunities for career growth within the

Qualifications

• General mathematical ability.
• Self-motivation and ability to learn procedures.
• Good hand–eye coordination.
• Able to work with others and communicate with supervision.

Responsibilities

• General knowledge of daily extrusion and production reports.
• Communicate with Supervisor on production concerns.
• Start and set up all required equipment for production.
• Control packaging materials, code dates, expiration dates, and product specs.
• Quality control of product and packaging, weight controls and line efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs with maintenance staff.
• Complete daily reports in legible form.
• Assist in organizing line workers and cross-train on other lines.
• Coordinate records and cleaning schedules; assist packaging area control.

Skills

Math skills

Self-motivation

Procedural learning

Hand–eye coordination

Teamwork

Judgement & reasoning

Leadership basics

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

KLN Family Brands is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator for 1st shift (5AM - 3PM, Monday-Thursday) at our Perham, MN facility. The role involves operating, starting and setting up packaging equipment, monitoring quality, and maintaining records to support efficient production.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including holiday pay, paid time off, and medical/dental/vision insurance. Safety and GMP training are required, with opportunities for career growth within the