Quality Control Lab Technician
KLN ENTERPRISES INC
- Location
- Onsite (Delano, Minnesota)
- Compensation
- $21 - $23/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
KLN Family Brands is a third-generation family-owned manufacturer of human and pet food products. The Quality Control Lab Technician role involves performing quality checks, collecting samples, and monitoring microbiological programs to ensure product safety and compliance.
Skills
Benefits
- Holiday pay
- Paid time off
- Birthday leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401k with company match
Perks
- New hire bonus
Full job details
10AM - 8PM
$21.83 per hour + 6% Shift Differential + New Hire Bonus per Hour Incentive
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