Quality Control Lab Technician

**Mon - Thurs 10AM - 8PM

$21.83 per hour + 6% Shift Differential + New Hire Bonus per Hour Incentive** 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.

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