Night Starchless Kitchen Technician B1

KLN Family Brands; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program discounts

104 Hours of PTO

7 Paid Holidays

KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

KLN Family Brands in Perham, MN, is seeking a Night Starchless Kitchen Technician on the night shift to operate starchless cooking systems, mix formulations, and ensure quality, safety and sanitation per standards.

The role requires coordinating with the Starchless Mogul Operator, following the Production Schedule, and maintaining accurate documentation. It offers a competitive hourly wage with a sign‑on bonus, night differential, and profit sharing eligibility.

Qualifications

• Dietary training or understanding.
• Able to perform normal job duties.
• Good attendance, polite and self-motivated.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Stay up to date on trainings, procedures and policies.
• Good judgment and reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate starchless Mogul and mix formulations per standards.
• Communicate with Starchless Mogul Operator to transfer product.
• Complete orders by Production Schedule.
• Ensure product is in spec with Quality Control.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control/Warehouse for ingredients.
• Operate supplementary equipment in Cook/Dosing area.
• Perform cleanouts and prevent cross contamination.
• Inventory and sanitation duties.
• Fill out paperwork for Dietary Supplements.
• Adhere to company and regulatory requirements.
• Test and monitor equipment for proper dosing.

Skills

Dietary training understanding

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Good communication skills

Good attendance

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Willing to work hours

Job description

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Night Starchless Kitchen Technician B1

Full Time Kenny's Candy & Confections, Perham, MN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1910

Starchless Kitchen Technician Night Shift – Kenny's Candy & Confections

Hours: 10:40pm - 7:00am (Monday - Friday)

Compensation:

• All in hourly compensation: $26.19/hr
  • Base Pay: $22.70/hr
  • Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
  • 10% Shift Differential for Night Shift: $2.27/hr
• Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.7 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2025)

In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $7.7 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 Night Shift Starchless Kitchen Technician to operate starchless cooking system. Mix all formulations of products correctly and ensure all quality, food safety, and sanitation practices are completed appropriately and according to standards. This position is responsible for the mixing, adding, regulating and dispersing all ingredients and additives to the starchless Mogul.

• Communicate with Starchless Mogul Operator to ensure a harmonious transfer of product.
• Complete orders by following Production Schedule.
• Communicate with Quality Control to ensure all product produced is in spec.
• Communicate with Inventory Control/Warehouse to ensure proper ingredients are used.
• Operate all supplemental equipment associated with the Cook/Dosing area.
• Responsible for all cleanouts and ensure no cross contamination happens.
• Inventory and sanitation duties
• Fill out all appropriate paperwork for Dietary Supplements properly.
• Must adhere to all company and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the testing and monitoring of the equipment to ensure proper dosing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dietary training or understanding
• Must be able to perform normal job duties and requirements.
• Good Attendance, polite, self-motivated
• Basic computer, math skills.
• Possess a positive attitude toward goal setting, personnel motivation and creating harmony
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, good organizational skills
• Stay up to date on trainings, procedures and policies.
• Good judgment and reasoning abilities.
• Willing to work hours needed to accomplish goals.
• 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
• Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
• 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*