Job Description
Job Description
1st Shift
5am - 3pm Monday-Thursday
$24.79 per hour
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.
Essential Duties:
- Ensure quality sanitation team is trained in all critical processes and safety procedures.
- Manage the statistical evaluation of quality data to ensure formulation effectiveness, including ingredient and finished product nutritional analysis.
- Responsible for the quality control aspects of raw materials and finished products
- Prepares reports on each test preformed for measuring quality, quantity and composition
- Assist in setting quality standards and ensure that production is maintained at such standards
- Maintain quality control equipment and instrumentation
- Prepare graphs, charts and reports from test results
- Responsible for maintaining the long-term continuity of production and service quality
- Keep records of all tests that have been carried out
- Perform quality control analysis including tests and inspections of products and processes
- Maintain the corporate quality manual and quality records
- Review facility weigh scale verifications and follow-up on out-of-specification results as necessary
- Ensure all check sheets are correctly completed and all non-compliance found have had the correct action taken and signed off
- Coach, motivate and develop quality control team
- Manage daily finished product cuttings/QA evaluations
- Follow all procedures to maintain a safe execution of duties
- Have knowledge on the lab testing equipment (examples: LECO Protein Analyzer, pH meter, water activity, Foss NIR)
- Have knowledge of the Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in lab testing and wear proper safety protection equipment
- Work with peer, supervisors and subordinate groups
- Perform quality checks on finished product off the production lines
- Collect samples for analytical testing and product cuttings
- Collect and retain samples of all products produced
- Make recommendations for lab improvements
- Enter results in IFS, Lab database
- Coordinate commissioning runs with line personnel
- Verify daily production and finished product sampling meets the facility’s defined testing frequency
- Assist with other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
- R&D support for new products
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years experience in food processing
- 1-3 years experience in leading people
- General mathematical ability
- Proven knowledge in food safety
- Proven knowledge in sanitation and chemical usage
- Self-motivated
- Learning, memorizing, and executing a sequence of procedures
- Basic computer skills
SAFETY
- Ensure all employees receive documented training on required safety topics and additional training as necessary
- Report any injuries or near miss accidents to Supervisor or General Manager
- Follow and enforce all safety instructions and policies
- Wear required PPE, including hard hat and hearing protection
ENVIRONMENTAL
- Work with Minnesota State Pollution Control Agency and record all lab waste
- Document chemical usage and maintain requirements of Option D Air Permit for MPCA
- Ensure work areas are clean and free of debris
FOOD SAFETY
- Assist with monthly food safety and quality meetings
- Attend food safety trainings
- Follow and enforce all GMPs and food safety instructions
- Propose next steps on disposition of food safety and quality non-conformances
- Assist with Pest Control program
- Review and make decisions on Environmental and Finished Product microbiological test results
BENEFITS
- Holiday pay
- Paid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday!
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- FSA, Medical & Dependent Care
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program: up to $150 monthly medical premium credit
- 401K with company match