Assistant Mill Operator (Premix) - Days

Maintenance Technician – Tuffy’s Pet FoodsHours: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PMSchedule: Monday - FridayCompensationAll in hourly compensation: $22.18/hrBase Pay: $20.96/hrSign on Bonus: $1.22/hr workedProfit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.7 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2025)Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $7.7 million in profit-sharing to our employees!!!Our 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.What We Are Looking ForWe’re now hiring a Assistant Mill Operator (Premix) to support our Perham, MN Tuffy’s Pet Foods facility. The person in this role will be tasked to operate premix functions of batching, mixing, and unloading into plastic fiber totes. To also follow all quality and safety requirements set forth in company policies.. This position will report to the Mill Supervisor.Essential DutiesWork with the dry production schedule to assure production requirements are met on a daily basis.Coordinate with mill foreman, assistant supervisor, and mill operator to assure timely production.Coordinate with forklift driver to schedule ingredients for premixes.Follow production schedule in order for making premixes.Coordinate with batching sheets to determine ingredients and quantities needed for each batch and then stage on a pallet.Add ingredients to batch, send to the mixer, and then outload to proper tote.Print off tags and attach to each tote.Daily inspections of premix batching area to assure equipment is in good working order.Daily cleaning of premix area.Weekly inspections of all equipment.Notify maintenance of any unusual equipment noises or loss of proficienciesTrain new departmental employees.QualificationsBasic computer skillsSelf-motivationMust not be afraid of heights/manliftMust have safe work recordWilling to be a good team playerGood communication skillsMust be able to occasionally handle weights of up to 100lbs and handle 50lb weights on a routine basisWilling to work rotating shifts or extended hoursAble to go from inside to outside environment throughout the dayAble to work other milling departments when short handedBenefitsHealth, Dental, & VisionWellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment7 Paid HolidaysKLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions401k Match OpportunityOpportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors $10,000 Forgivable Home Grant ProgramTuition Assistance*This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.*