Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!

In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $6 million in profit-sharing to our employees!!!

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.

The Opportunity

Imagine having a chance to produce and package our most popular product line, NutriSource Pet Foods and Tuffy's Pet Foods for everyone's favorite 4-legged friends. Imagine sharing in the profits of a historic family owned business that paid out over $6 million to its employees in 2023. Imagine living in the Lakes Area of Minnesota, with world-class shopping, boating, and fishing at dozens of local lakes. It will all be yours when you choose to join our team!

What We Are Looking For

We’re now hiring support for our Day Shift Maintenance Team.  As a Automation/Packaging Specialist, you will work with process/packaging operators to trouble shoot and maintain control systems to keep manufacturing processes running at an optimal rate for peak efficiency. Requirements, desired qualification, skills and abilities located below. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understanding of Automated control systems and how they are used in manufacturing processes.
• Work with PLC control technology and PC interfacing along with HMI controls Systems
• Proper use of Hand and Power tools.
• Work with Peer, Supervisory, and Subordinate groups.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance functions on Equipment as required by the Manufacture.
• Trouble shooting on equipment as needed and complete documentation of service preformed and any food safety functions required.
• Perform equipment performance checks on scales, flow meters temperature sensors.
• Diagnose problems and work with manufacture representative to resolve issues as efficiently as possible.
• Work with vendors on selecting new products and procedures for this facility.
• Make recommendations for facility improvements and cost containment.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE - 2 years of Electrical panel building experience.
• General Mathematical knowledge.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to adapt and implement new process controls as needed.
• Good Mechanical knowledge.
• Good Electrical skills.
• Understanding of power and control circuits and how they interact with each other in a control scheme.
• Work shifts as required.
• Safe work record
• Self-motivation.
• The use of specialized equipment – Multi-meters, ultrasonic tester, dial indicators, infrared temperature indicator, vibration analysis equipment, airflow monitor, rpm/fpm indicator, Infrared Camera.
• Good attitude.
• Take call ins as needed.
• Attend required training – Safety, informational, equipment