Night Packaging Machine Operator B1

About the role

Kenny's Candy & Confections is seeking a Night Shift Machine Operator to join their team. The position operates from 10:40pm - 7:00am Monday through Friday.

Compensation

• All in hourly compensation: $23.11/hr
• Base Pay: $19.90/hr
• Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
• Shift Differential for Night Shift: $1.99/hr
• Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.5 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2024 which equates to an extra $6.10/hr or $12,688 annually for employees)

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business founded in 1964. They manufacture high-quality human and pet food products and strive to make a positive impact on their community and beyond.

What We Are Looking For

We are currently hiring a Night Shift Machine Operator to operate and maintain packaging machines and scales. This role involves bagging product, repackaging into shippers or trays, and performing various tasks as directed.

Essential Duties

• Inspect all equipment for sanitation and food safety
• Operate packaging machine equipment
• Set up equipment for processing/production
• Retrieve needed formers and film/boxes for production
• Report any problems with materials or equipment to the production supervisor
• Perform all required tests
• Complete paperwork as required
• Ensure all employees are logged into shop order and enter production into IFS
• Communicate with warehouse, quality control, cooks/other operators regarding remaining production
• Complete orders according to the production schedule and direction from supervision

Qualifications

• Good attendance record
• Experience or training up to 1 month or more
• Self-motivated
• Learning, memorizing, and executing a sequence of procedures
• Willing to work well with others
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs
• Firm grasp of manufacturing and quality processes
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Wellness program discounts - up to $150 per month
• 104 hours of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 7 paid holidays
• KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
• 401k match opportunity
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity to meet with onsite financial advisors
• $10,000 forgivable home grant program