Assistant Mill Operator (Inside) - Nights

Assistant Mill Operator (Inside)– Tuffy’s Pet Foods

 Hours: 10pm-6am S-TH

Compensation:

• All in hourly compensation: $24.28/hr
  • Base Pay: $20.96/hr
  • Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
  • 10% Shift Differential for Night Shift: $2.10/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 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 Night Shift, Assistant Mill Operator (Inside). The job objective is to unload raw ingredients and assist Mill Room Operator in the batching, mixing and grinding feed following all quality and safety requirements set forth in company policies. This position will report to the Mill Supervisor.

Essential Duties: 

• Sample incoming loads of raw ingredients and deliver to the lab. To assure they meet the quality standards set for each individual incoming ingredient.
• Weigh the trucks in and out and assure that all paper work (PO, Bill of Lading, seals etc.) are in proper order.
• Set the unloading system to the proper bin that will hold the incoming ingredient. All settings must be double checked and verified by the Mill Operator.
• Hand stack 50# bags of minor ingredients around the mixers for dumping into the batch.
• Weigh micro ingredients that need to be added to the batch.
• Double check with Mill Operator when setting grinding or blow back bins.
• Must observe and understand Mill Operator position to be able to step if needed.
• Daily coordination of receiving trucks from storage lot.
• Daily cleaning of Mill and driveway area.
• Deliver bagged ingredients via forklift from the warehouse to the driveway to dump major hand add bagged products into the unloading pits.
• Weekly inspection of Rotex and leg magnets. Assist with monthly and semi-annual inventories.
• Train new departmental employees.

Qualifications

• General mathematical ability and basic computer skills
• Must not be afraid of heights or manlift, ability to climb 150 feet
• Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
• Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English
• Willing and able to get along with others.  Be willing to fill in on other shifts as required by supervisor.
• Good judgment, communication skills and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam
• Ability to handle weights of up to 100lbs and 50lbs on a routine basis

Benefits

• 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

 *This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.*