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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. Thats not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and thats 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 were a pretty amazing company.
What We Are Looking ForWere now hiring a Day Shift Panning Operator of all candy coated licorice flavors produced, including the physical mixing of ingredients, packaging and boxing, accurate quality control tests and sanitation of the work areas and equipment.
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KLN Family Brands
Day Shift Panning Operator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mixing Machine Operator operates and maintains machines that mix materials, such as foodstuffs, chemicals, color pigments, or other ingredients in a manufacturing process.
$45,960 / year median in Minnesota
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Panning Operator Day Shift Kenny's Candy & ConfectionsHours:
6:40am- 3:00pm (Monday
- Friday)
Compensation:
All in hourly compensation: $21.12/hrBase Pay:
$19.90/hrSign onBonus:
$1.22Profit 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!
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. Thats not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and thats 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 were a pretty amazing company.
What We Are Looking ForWere now hiring a Day Shift Panning Operator of all candy coated licorice flavors produced, including the physical mixing of ingredients, packaging and boxing, accurate quality control tests and sanitation of the work areas and equipment.
Essential Duties:
Follow weekly and daily production scheduleOperate panning, polishing and packaging equipmentInspect all equipment for sanitation and food safety purposes and complete pre-start up paperworkConduct setup, adjustment and movement of equipment for processesProcess product to required specifications making sure to measure out all ingredientsReport any problems with materials or equipment to the Production Supervisor or Quality ControlPerform quality checks as assignedInspect and record all ingredients used, Inventory DutiesClean and perform maintenance on equipment as neededWeigh out and record waste at the end of each shiftTurn all required paperwork in to Production Supervisor after ensuring it is complete and accurateQUALIFICATIONS
General mathematical abilityLearning, memorizing and executing a sequence of proceduresGood hand eye coordinationWilling and able to get along with othersGood judgment and reasoning abilitiesGood communication skills and computer skillsAbility to drive forklift and pass certification examBenefitsHealth, Dental, & VisionWellness 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 prescriptions401k Match OpportunityOpportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors $10,000 Forgivable Home Grant ProgramTuition 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