Lead Sanitation Technician

Posted 15 days ago

kln family brandsPerham (MN)

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Remediation Services

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$25.01/hr

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About the role

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

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