Slurry/Feed Operator

Kln-Family-Brand; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KLN Family Brands in Delano, MN is hiring a Slurry/Feed Operator for the 1st shift (5:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Thursday). The role involves preparing and mixing slurry for pet food production, monitoring processing equipment, and ensuring product quality and compliance with GMP and safety standards.

You will perform ingredient verification, process checks, and sanitation, while documenting production parameters and maintaining clean workspaces.

Responsibilities

• Review and follow daily production schedule verifying against their product information sheets for accuracy
• Communicate with extruded personnel as to which slurry flavor should be used for their immediate production needs
• Coordinate with Shift Supervisor to verify which tanks to use for liquid storage of hydro products
• Communicate with dry extrusion personnel as to which digest tanks should be used for their immediate production needs
• Check all processing scales at the start of each shift with certified weights, if scale is off, notify maintenance – Inform Shift Supervisor
• Operate slurry mixers, digest mixers and hydro mixers and monitor ancillary equipment to produce products that meet the desired specifications set forth by the Quality Assurance Department
• Visually inspect and save samples throughout all runs to be taken to the Quality Control Lab for final analysis
• Responsible to record operation parameters and turn in at the end of each shift
• Batch and record all liquid slurry, digest and hydro batches required for each run and turn in at the end of each shift
• Monitor all slurry, digest and hydro formulas presented to them for color, odor and grind. Notifying supervisor of anything that looks out of specification
• Understand bulk liquid controls and operations
• Able to switch minor ingredient totes and operate liquid room controls
• Cleaning systems as required between production runs and end of schedule
• Calibrate process flow monitors prior to each run
• Daily clean up and weekly sanitation of slurry, digest and hydro areas
• Notify maintenance of any unusual equipment noises or failures
• Train new departmental employees
• Perform all sanitation duties needed at the line

Job description

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Slurry/Feed Operator

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

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1922

1st Shift

5AM - 3PM (Monday - Thursday)

$24.17 /HR

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

Slurry / Feed Operator

What is a Slurry Operator?

Responsible for preparing and mixing slurry used in pet food production by following product formulas, operating mixing and processing equipment, and monitoring the process to ensure product quality and consistency. Performs ingredient verification, process and quality checks, production documentation, equipment cleaning, and sanitation. Follows GMP, food safety, safety, and PPE requirements while working closely with Production and Quality teams to maintain safe and efficient operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and follow daily production schedule verifying against their product information sheets for accuracy
• Communicate with extruded personnel as to which slurry flavor should be used for their immediate production needs
• Coordinate with Shift Supervisor to verify which tanks to use for liquid storage of hydro products.
• Communicate with dry extrusion personnel as to which digest tanks should be used for their immediate production needs.
• Check all processing scales at the start of each shift with certified weights, if scale is off, notify maintenance – Inform Shift Supervisor
• Operate slurry mixers, digest mixers and hydro mixers and monitor ancillary equipment to produce products that meet the desired specifications set forth by the Quality Assurance Department
• Visually inspect and save samples throughout all runs to be taken to the Quality Control Lab for final analysis
• Responsible to record operation parameters and turn in at the end of each shift
• Batch and record all liquid slurry, digest and hydro batches required for each run and turn in at the end of each shift
• Monitor all slurry, digest and hydro formulas presented to them for color, odor and grind. Notifying supervisor of anything that looks out of specification
• Understand bulk liquid controls and operations
• Able to switch minor ingredient totes and operate liquid room controls
• Cleaning systems as required between production runs and end of schedule
• Calibrate process flow monitors prior to each run
• Daily clean up and weekly sanitation of slurry, digest and hydro areas
• Notify maintenance of any unusual equipment noises or failures
• Train new departmental employees
• Perform all sanitation duties needed at the line