Quality Control Lab Tech - Mid Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Control Lab Technician - Tuffy's Pet Foods
Mid Shift - Monday to Friday- (2:00pm - 10:00pm)

Compensation:

• All in hourly compensation: $23.44/hr
  • Base Pay: $20.96/hr
  • Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
  • 6% Shift Differential for Mid Shift: $1.26/hr
• 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.

The Opportunity

Imagine having a chance to produce and package our most popular product line, NutriSource Pet Foods and Tuffy's Pet Foods for everyone's favorite 4-legged friends. Imagine sharing in the profits of a historic family owned business that paid out over $6 million to its employees in 2023. Imagine living in the Lakes Area of Minnesota, with world-class shopping, boating, and fishing at dozens of local lakes. It will all be yours when you choose to join our team!

What We Are Looking For

We’re now hiring support for our Mid Shift Quality Control Team . As a Lab Technician , you will be responsible for performing quality checks on production lines. Have general knowledge to perform analytical testing on lab equipment. Requirements, desired qualification, skills and abilities located below. If you have a passion for pets and this role matches your skill set, this position might be for you and you may have just stumbled upon the perfect role!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all procedures to maintain a safe execution of duties
• Have knowledge on the lab testing equipment-LECO Protein Analyzer, pH meter, water activity and NIR.
• 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

Qualifications

• General mathematical ability and basic computer skills
• Self-motivation and Good judgment and reasoning abilities
• Work shifts as required and Safe work record
• Good attitude and Use of specialized lab equipment
• Able to climb to working heights in excess of 20 feet and work in dusty environment
• Lifting in excess of 50lbs and continuous walking/standing
• Working hot/cold and loud environment and occasional bending, stooping, crouching, carrying and lifting

• Health, Dental, & Vision
  • Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
• 104 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*