Nights Packaging Lead

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.The OpportunityNights Packaging LeadSunday - Friday11pm - 7amResponsibilitiesEssential Duties:Directs day-to-day task for packaging material personnel. Communicates with Supervisor and Processing team on all production concerns.Supports putting packaging inventory away. Assists in training employees.Controls packaging materials, code dates, expiration dates, stickers and any items unique to product specifications. Controls product quality, packaging quality, contamination, weight controls and line efficiency. Completes general maintenance and repairs on equipment and communicates with maintenance personnel.Identifies opportunities for efficiency and productivity gains.Trains personnel on SOPs, GMPs, and SSOPs. Stays in close touch with the QA department on all quality and food safety issue.Strong communication skills.Able to direct production personnel and hold accountable.Self-motivatedIs eligible to be forklift and fall protection harness certified.Responsible for following production schedule and is aware of changes.Perform all sanitation duties that are neededWill do general maintenance and repairs on equipment and assist maintenance personnel Other duties as assigned.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 50+ 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