Slurry/Feed Operator

1st Shift5AM - 3PM (Monday - Thursday)$24.17 /HROur StoryKLN 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 OpportunitySlurry / Feed OperatorResponsibilitiesEssential Duties: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 Other duties as assigned by supervisor SAFETYAttend safety trainingsFollow all safety instructions and policiesReport any injuries or near miss accidents to supervisorReport any unsafe acts or conditions to supervisorWear required PPE that is determined by siteENVIRONMENTALKeep work area clean and free of debrisFOOD SAFETYAssist in maintaining all sanitation schedulesAttend food safety trainingsFollow all GMPs and food safety instructionsJob Qualifications & Physical SpecificationsGeneral mathematical abilitySelf-motivationLearning, memorizing and executing a sequence of proceduresGood hand – eye coordinationWilling and able to get along with othersGood judgement and reasoning abilitiesBasic Leadership SkillsCan lift up to 60+ poundsAbility to drive a forklift and pass certification examBenefitsHoliday pay Paid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday! Medical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceFSA, Medical & Dependent CareShort Term & Long Term DisabilityLife InsurancePet Insurance401K with company match