Mid Popper B2

Job Description

E60 Popper Mid Shift – Kenny's Candy & Confections

Hours: 2:40pm - 11:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Compensation:

All in hourly compensation: $21.50/hr

Base Pay: $19.13/hr

Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked

6% Shift Differential for Mid Shift: $1.15/hr

Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.5 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2024 which equated to an extra $6.10/hr or $12,688 annually for employees)

Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!

In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $7.5 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

We’re now hiring a Mid Shift E60 Popper to safely process raw popcorn into quality oil popped popcorn with or without seasoning/drizzle If you have a passion for manufacturing quality product, this position might be for you and you may have just stumbled upon the perfect role!

Essential Duties:

Operate E60 kettles

Inspect all equipment for sanitation and food safety purposes

Setup 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 Technician

Communicate with the bagger operator on product flow to ensure efficiency

Perform quality checks as assigned, Inspect all ingredients used

Clean and perform maintenance on equipment as needed

Complete all wipe outs and wash outs as required

Weigh out and record waste periodically throughout the shift

Turn all required paperwork into Production Supervisor after ensuring it is complete and accurate

Ensure all product is popped and seasoned correctly

Monitor product for quality finished product

Understand how to follow a schedule and calculate rough usages

QUALIFICATIONS

General mathematical ability and basic computer skills

Self-Motivation

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 mechanical aptitude and ability

Ability to lift 50lbs

Continuous standing and walking

Benefits

Health, Dental, & Vision

Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly

104 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

*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*

Full-time