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Packaging Operator

KLN Family Brands
Delano, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
2nd Shift

3PM - 1AM (Monday - Thursday)

$21.83 /HR 6% SD

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

Packaging Machine Operator

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

  • General knowledge of daily extrusion and production reports
  • Communicate with Supervisor / packaging lead on all production concerns
  • Starting and setting up all required equipment for production
  • Controlling 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
  • Will do general maintenance and repairs on equipment and assist maintenance personnel
  • Will perform all equipment adjustments and change overs and troubleshoot equipment when problems occur
  • Perform all sanitation duties needed at the line
  • Complete all daily reports in legible manner
  • Assist in controlling packaging from warehouse
  • Assist in organizing all line workers required on line
  • Operator will assist other lines when needed
  • Perform all other duties assigned
  • Assist training of all line personnel
  • Special projects as assigned
  • Coordinate all record keeping and charting to include cleaning schedule, packaging yields and efficiency
  • Assist Supervisor / Packaging lead as needed to control packaging area

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 that is determined by site

ENVIRONMENTAL

  • Keep work area clean and free of debris

FOOD SAFETY

  • Assist in maintaining all sanitation schedules
  • Attend food safety trainings
  • Follow all GMPs and food safety instructions

Job Qualifications & Physical Specifications

  • General mathematical ability
  • Self-motivation
  • Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
  • Good hand – eye coordination
  • Willing and able to get along with others
  • Good judgement and reasoning abilities
  • Basic Leadership Skills
  • Can lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

  • Holiday pay
  • Paid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday!
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • FSA, Medical & Dependent Care
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401K with company match

Salary : $22

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