Can Processing Operator

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: 

• Review and follow daily production schedule verifying against their product information sheets for accuracy 

• Operate the can processing equipment 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 

• Monitor all products presented to them for color, odor and consistency, notifying supervisor of anything that looks out of specification 

• Clean systems as required between production runs 

• Set up can processing equipment for each different run and monitor seam specifications 

• Calibrate equipment prior to each run 

• Daily clean up and sanitation of can processing area 

• Involved in weekly cleaning of can processing area 

• Train new departmental employees 

• Other duties as assigned 

SAFETY

• 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, including hard hat and hearing protection

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Keep work area clean and free of debris

FOOD SAFETY

• Will maintain all sanitation schedules and general cleanings
• Attend food safety trainings
• Follow all GMPs and food safety instructions
• Report food safety non-conformances to supervisor

Benefits

• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday!
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• FSA, Medical & Dependent Care
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401K with company match