Days Packaging Lead

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.

JOB OBJECTIVE

Oversee the production tasks associated with that area, during assigned shift. Ensure production employees have what is needed to perform all tasks.

• Assists with trials/pilots/sample requests
• Assist in updating work instructions specific to job
• Assist with GMPs and sanitation duties
• Assist with line continuity and line efficiency
• Report issues to supervisor
• Assist with safety observations/suggestions including walkabouts in their areas
• Supports putting packaging inventory away.
• Assists in training employees.
• Identifies opportunities for efficiency and productivity gains.
• 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-motivated
• Is eligible to be forklift and fall protection harness certified.
• Responsible for following production schedule and is aware of change
• Other duties as assigned.

SAFETY

• Attend safety trainings
• 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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• General mathematical ability
• Self-motivated
• Learning, memorizing and executing
• Willing and able to get along with others
• Good judgment and reasoning abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Strong leadership skills

Benefits

• Holiday pay
• Paid time off, with an extra day for your birthday!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Medical and dependent care FSA
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions