Day Shift Panning Operator

About the Role

KLN Family Brands is hiring a Day Shift Panning Operator for all candy coated licorice flavors produced. This role includes the physical mixing of ingredients, packaging and boxing, accurate quality control tests, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Hours

6:40am – 3:00pm (Monday – Friday)

Compensation

• All in hourly compensation: $21.12/hr
• Base Pay: $19.90/hr
• Sign on Bonus: $1.22
• Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.7 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2025)

Essential Duties

• Follow weekly and daily production schedule
• Operate panning, polishing and packaging equipment
• Inspect all equipment for sanitation and food safety purposes and complete pre-start up paperwork
• Conduct setup, adjustment and movement of equipment for processes
• Process product to required specifications making sure to measure out all ingredients
• Report any problems with materials or equipment to the Production Supervisor or Quality Control
• Perform quality checks as assigned
• Inspect and record all ingredients used, Inventory Duties
• Clean and perform maintenance on equipment as needed
• Weigh out and record waste at the end of each shift
• Turn all required paperwork in to Production Supervisor after ensuring it is complete and accurate

Qualifications

• General mathematical ability
• Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
• Good hand–eye coordination
• Willing and able to get along with others
• Good judgment and reasoning abilities
• Good communication skills and computer skills
• Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision
• Wellness program discounts – up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
• 80 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