What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Technician position at KLN Family Brands?
Weekend Sanitation Technician – Tuffy’s Pet Foods
Hours: 6am-6pm F/S/S
Compensation
In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $7.5 million into our profit sharing pool for 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
Tuffy’s Pet Food is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Weekend Shift, Sanitation Technician position. As a Sanitation Technician, you will be responsible for general housekeeping and sanitation in processing areas.
Essential Duties
Hours: 6am-6pm F/S/S
Compensation
- All in hourly compensation: $22.55/hr
- Base Pay: $21.33/hr - work 36 hours, get paid for 40!
- Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
- Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.5 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2024)
In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $7.5 million into our profit sharing pool for 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
Tuffy’s Pet Food is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Weekend Shift, Sanitation Technician position. As a Sanitation Technician, you will be responsible for general housekeeping and sanitation in processing areas.
Essential Duties
- Supervise/organize external cleaning crew
- Cleaning of all processing equipment and building structure according to sanitation standard operating procedures
- Operating equipment
- Assembling and dis-assembling of equipment
- Complete sanitation documents
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- 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
- General mathematical ability
- Good documentation skills
- Experience or training 3 months
- 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
- All hires are contingent on a clean background check and a successful drug test (UA), this means that a job offer is not final until both the background check and drug test results are satisfactory to the employer*
Salary : $21 - $23