Quality Control Lab Tech

KLN Family Brands

Delano (MN)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off, birthday bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

FSA, Medical & Dependent Care

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

KLN Family Brands is hiring a Quality Control Lab Tech for Tuffy's Pet Treats in Delano, MN. This role supports lab testing, data entry, and sampling to ensure product quality and safety on the production floor.

The position requires use of specialized lab equipment and adherence to GMPs, with shifts as listed. Competitive hourly pay includes a 6% shift differential and benefits package.

Qualifications

General mathematical ability.
Self-motivation and reliability.
Willingness to work shifts as required.
Good judgement and reasoning abilities.
Basic leadership skills for small teams.
Basic computer skills and data entry.
Safe work record and adherence to PPE.
Experience using lab equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow procedures to maintain safe lab duties.
Operate and maintain lab equipment (LECO Protein Analyzer, pH meter, water activity, texture analyzer, NIR Foss).
Review Safety Data Sheets and wear PPE as required.
Work with peers, supervisors, and subordinate groups.
Perform quality checks on finished products from production lines.
Collect samples for analytical testing and product cuttings.
Enter results in IFS and Lab database.
Coordinate sampling with line personnel and outside labs as needed.
Monitor environmental yeast, mold, and total plate counts.

Skills

General mathematical ability

Self-motivation

Work shifts as required

Good judgement

Basic Leadership Skills

Basic computer skills

Safe work record

Use of specialized lab equipment

Tools

LECO Protein Analyzer

pH meter

Water activity

Texture analyzer

NIR Foss

Job description

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Quality Control Lab Tech

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

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1947

Mon - Thurs
10AM - 8PM
$21.83 per hour + 6% Shift Differential

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.

Essential Duties:

Follow all procedures to maintain a safe execution of duties
Have knowledge on the lab testing equipment (examples: LECO Protein Analyzer, pH meter, water activity, texture analyzer, NIR Foss)
Have knowledge of the Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in lab testing and wear proper safety protection equipment
Work with peer, supervisors and subordinate groups
Perform quality checks on finished product off the production lines
Collect samples for analytical testing and product cuttings
Collect and retain samples of all products produced
Make recommendations for lab improvementsAble to work in other areas of facility if required
Enter results in IFS, Lab database
Collect and monitor site microbiological monitoring programs (Environmental yeast, mold, and total plate counts, Enterobacteriaceae)
Work with peer, supervisors and subordinate groups
Coordinate commissioning runs with line personnel
Communicate, submit samples, and sample submittal forms to outside labs as required
Verify daily production and finished product sampling meets the facility’s defined testing frequency
Assist with Hold Log
Assist with other duties as assigned