Lead Weekend Sanitation Technician
Hours: 6am-6pm (Fri-Sun)
Compensation:- Based on experience, all in hourly compensation could be up to $25.01/hrWork 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 monthly80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment7 Paid HolidaysKLN 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
