What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Sanitation Technician position at KLN ENTERPRISES INC?
Lead Weekend Sanitation Technician
Hours: 6am-6pm (Fri-Sun)
Compensation:
- Based on experience, all in hourly compensation could be up to $25.01/hr
- Work 36 hours, get paid for 40 hours
- Profit 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 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.
What We Are Looking For
Tuffy’s Pet Food is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Weekend Shift, Sanitation Lead position. Requirements, desired qualification, skills and abilities located below.
JOB OBJECTIVE
To oversee the sanitation department; train all sanitation/janitorial employees on proper methods of cleaning. Create and adhere to sanitation work instructions. Complete general housekeeping and sanitation in processing areas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Cleaning of all processing equipment and building structure according to sanitation standard operating procedures
- Operating equipment
- Assembling and dis-assembling of equipment
- Perform chemical concentration testing
- Directing/leading sanitation/janitorial workers
- Responsible to make sure employees are working in a safe manor
- Training employees on relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs)
- Update SOPs and WIs with any changes in procedure or chemicals
- Inventory for sanitation department
- Proper use of all equipment required to complete task
- Monitor for possible rodent or bug infestation
- Work with peer, supervisors, and subordinate groups
- Perform preventive maintenance functions as required
- Write up work request orders for areas that need maintenance attention
- Make recommendations for facility improvements
JOB QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Self-motivation
- Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
- Must be comfortable working on ladders and lifts at various heights
- Must wear safety harnesses in required areas at required heights
- Good hand – eye coordination
- Willing and able to get along with others
- Able to work independently and as a team
- Good judgment and reasoning abilities
- Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam
- Knowledge of chemicals
- Basic computer skills in Word and Excel
- General mathematical ability
- Good documentation skills
- Experience or training 3 months
Benefits
- Health, Dental, & Vision
- Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
- 80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
- 7 Paid Holidays
- KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
- 401k Match Opportunity
- Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
- $10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program
- Tuition Assistance
Salary : $25