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.
Essential Duties:
- Follow all procedures to maintain a safe execution of duties
- Have knowledge on the lab testing equipment (examples: LECO Protein Analyzer, pH meter, water activity, texture analyzer, NIR Foss)
- Have knowledge of the Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in lab testing and wear proper safety protection equipment
- Work with peer, supervisors and subordinate groups
- Perform quality checks on finished product off the production lines
- Collect samples for analytical testing and product cuttings
- Collect and retain samples of all products produced
- Make recommendations for lab improvements
- Able to work in other areas of facility if required
- Enter results in IFS, Lab database
- Collect and monitor site microbiological monitoring programs (Environmental yeast, mold, and total plate counts, Enterobacteriaceae)
- Work with peer, supervisors and subordinate groups
- Coordinate commissioning runs with line personnel
- Communicate, submit samples, and sample submittal forms to outside labs as required
- Verify daily production and finished product sampling meets the facility’s defined testing frequency
- Assist with Hold Log
- Assist with other duties as assigned
Qualification
- General mathematical ability
- Self-motivation
- Work shifts as required
- Good judgement and reasoning abilities
- Basic Leadership Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Safe work record
- Good attitude
- Use of specialized lab equipment
SAFETY
- 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
- Follow all GMPs and food safety instructions
- Report food safety non-conformances to supervisor
Benefits
- Holiday pay
- Paid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday!
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- FSA, Medical & Dependent Care
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401K with company match
