Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift

KLN Family Brands; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 60,614,000 - 64,747,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

KLN Family Brands in Delano, MN is hiring a Packaging Operator for the 2nd shift (3PM–1AM, Mon–Thu). This full‑time position operates packaging machinery, sets up lines, tracks packaging materials, and helps sustain product quality and line efficiency.

You will work with supervisors, perform sanitation duties, complete daily reports, assist with training, and support safety and GMP practices. Compensation starts at $21.83/hr plus 6% SD.

Qualifications

• General mathematical ability.
• Self-motivation and reliability.
• Ability to learn, memorize, and execute procedures.
• Fine hand–eye coordination for line work.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Good judgement and reasoning abilities.
• Basic leadership skills.
• Can lift up to 50 pounds.
• Holiday pay and paid time off benefits.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily extrusion and production reports; communicate with supervisor on production concerns.
• Start up and set up all required equipment for production.
• Control packaging materials, code dates, expiration dates, stickers and product specs.
• Maintain product and packaging quality, weight controls, and line efficiency.
• Perform sanitation duties and assist in equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Adjust equipment and troubleshoot when problems occur; complete daily reports.
• Assist in organizing line workers and training of line personnel.
• Coordinate record keeping, cleaning schedules, packaging yields and efficiency.

Skills

General mathematics

Self-motivation

Procedural sequence

Hand–eye coordination

Team player

Judgement & reasoning

Leadership basics

Job description

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Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift

Full Time Tuffy's Pet Treats, Delano, MN, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1950

2nd Shift

3PM - 1AM (Monday - Thursday)

$21.83 /HR + 6% SD

Our Story

KLN 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. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s 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 we’re a pretty amazing company.

The Opportunity

Packaging Machine Operator

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 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
• 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 lineOperator 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 area

SAFETY

• Attend safety trainings
• Follow all safety instructions and policies
• Report any injuries or near miss accidents to supervisor
• Report any unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor
• Wear required PPE that is determined by site

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Keep work area clean and free of debris

FOOD SAFETY

• Assist in maintaining all sanitation schedules
• Attend food safety trainings
• Follow all GMPs and food safety instructions

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• General mathematical ability
• Self-motivation
• Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
• Good hand – eye coordination
• Willing and able to get along with others
• Good judgement and reasoning abilities
• Basic Leadership Skills
• Can lift up to 50 pounds
• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday!