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KLN Family Brands

Mid Material Handler B1

Perham, MN · On-site

$21.57/hr

Material Handler Mid Shift - Kenny's Candy & Confections Hours: 2:40pm - 11:00pm (Monday - Friday ... Rotate ingredients and packaging in their proper locations after receiving. Proper and accurate ...

KLN Family Brands

Night Material Handler B1

Perham, MN · On-site

$22.27/hr

Material Handler Night Shift - Kenny's Candy & Confections Hours: 10:40pm - 7:00am (Monday - Friday ... Rotate ingredients and packaging in their proper locations after receiving. * Proper and accurate ...

SpartanNash

Cashier

Red Wing, MN · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

BENEFITS: Full Time Benefits Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays ... Responsible for front-end duties such as merchandising check-stand (newspapers, periodicals, candy ...

SpartanNash

Cashier

Cannon Falls, MN

$13 - $16/hr

BENEFITS: Full Time Benefits Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays ... Responsible for front-end duties such as merchandising check-stand (newspapers, periodicals, candy ...

SpartanNash Company

Cashier

Northfield, MN · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

BENEFITS: Full Time Benefits Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays ... Responsible for front-end duties such as merchandising check-stand (newspapers, periodicals, candy ...

SpartanNash

Part Time Cashier

Litchfield, MN · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

BENEFITS: Full Time Benefits Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays ... Responsible for front-end duties such as merchandising check-stand (newspapers, periodicals, candy ...

SpartanNash Company

Cashier

Cannon Falls, MN · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

BENEFITS: Full Time Benefits Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays ... Responsible for front-end duties such as merchandising check-stand (newspapers, periodicals, candy ...

SpartanNash Company

Cashier

Red Wing, MN · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

BENEFITS: Full Time Benefits Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays ... Responsible for front-end duties such as merchandising check-stand (newspapers, periodicals, candy ...

SpartanNash

Cashier

Northfield, MN · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

BENEFITS: Full Time Benefits Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays ... Responsible for front-end duties such as merchandising check-stand (newspapers, periodicals, candy ...

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How much do candy packaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for candy packaging in Minnesota is $15.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.13 and $16.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in candy packaging?

A typical day in candy packaging involves preparing packaging materials, operating or monitoring machinery, inspecting candies for quality, and ensuring all products are properly sealed and labeled. You may work on a production line with a team, coordinating closely to meet daily output goals and maintain high food safety standards. The environment is usually fast-paced, requiring standing for long periods and performing repetitive tasks with accuracy. Opportunities often exist for cross-training in different areas of production, which can lead to advancement within the company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Candy Packaging position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Candy Packaging role, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety and quality guidelines, typically with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with automated packaging machinery and basic quality control systems is often required. Dependability, teamwork, and a positive attitude help individuals excel in fast-paced production environments. These qualifications ensure that packaged candy meets quality standards and is delivered efficiently and safely to customers.

What is a Candy Packaging job?

A Candy Packaging job involves sorting, wrapping, sealing, and labeling candy products for distribution. Workers ensure that packaging meets quality standards, follows safety regulations, and maintains cleanliness. The role may require standing for long periods and working in a fast-paced production environment. Attention to detail and efficiency are key skills for success in this job.

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Mid Packaging Machine Operator B1

Mid Packaging Machine Operator B1

Kenny's Candy & Confections

Perham, MN • On-site

$19.90 - $21.12/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 hours ago

Job description

Machine Operator Mid Shift – Kenny's Candy & Confections

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

Compensation:

  • All in hourly compensation: $22.31/hr
    • Base Pay: $19.90/hr
    • Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
    • 6% Shift Differential for Mid Shift: $1.19/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 Machine Operator to operate and maintain packaging machine and scale equipment. Bag product into required finished products. Repackage product into shippers or trays if working utility line. 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:

  • Inspect all equipment used for sanitation and food safety
  • Operate packaging machine equipment
  • Setup equipment (packaging, printers, tapers, etc….) for processing/production
  • Retrieve needed formers and film/boxes needed for production
  • Report any problems with materials or equipment to the production supervisor
  • Perform all required tests
  • Complete paperwork as required
  • Make sure all employees are logged into shop order and enter production into IFS
  • Communicate with warehouse, quality control, cooks/other operators in regards to remaining production
  • Complete orders by following 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 80lbs
  • Firm grasp of manufacturing and quality process
  • Basic computer skills
  • Good communication skills


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*