Pet Food Slurry Operator — 1st Shift, Growth & PTO

Kln-Family-Brand; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off (birthday)

Job summary

KLN Family Brands is hiring a Slurry/Feed Operator for the 1st shift (5 AM–3 PM, Monday–Thursday) in Delano, MN. Responsible for preparing and mixing slurry used in pet food production, following formulas, operating mixers and related equipment, and ensuring product quality.

Requires GMP and safety adherence and ability to lift up to 60 pounds. The position is full-time with hourly pay range $24.17–$24.83, plus holiday pay and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of slurry mixing and processing equipment.
• Willingness to lift up to 60+ pounds and operate forklift.
• Ability to follow GMPs, safety and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and follow daily production schedule verified against product info sheets.
• Communicate slurry flavor needs to extrusion personnel for immediate production.
• Coordinate with Shift Supervisor on tanks for liquid storage of hydro products.
• Coordinate with dry extrusion personnel for digest tanks.
• Check scales at shift start and notify maintenance if off.
• Operate slurry, digest and hydro mixers to meet QA specs.
• Save samples for QC lab analysis and record parameters.
• Batch and record all slurry, digest and hydro for each run.
• Monitor formulas for color, odor and grind; report out-of-specs.
• Understand bulk liquid controls and operate liquid room controls.
• Clean between runs and end of shift; calibrate flow monitors.
• Daily clean up and weekly sanitation of slurry areas.
• Notify maintenance of unusual equipment noises or failures.
• Train new departmental employees.
• Perform sanitation duties at the line.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General mathematical ability

Self-motivation

Sequencing procedures

Hand–eye coordination

Team collaboration

Judgement & reasoning

Basic leadership skills

Lift up to 60+ pounds

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

KLN Family Brands is hiring a Slurry/Feed Operator for the 1st shift (5 AM–3 PM, Monday–Thursday) in Delano, MN. Responsible for preparing and mixing slurry used in pet food production, following formulas, operating mixers and related equipment, and ensuring product quality.

Requires GMP and safety adherence and ability to lift up to 60 pounds. The position is full-time with hourly pay range $24.17–$24.83, plus holiday pay and paid time off.