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Night Shift Machine Operator Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Lakeshirts

Production Machine Operator

Detroit Lakes, MN · On-site

$17 - $30/hr

Night Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-2:00 AM, starting at $22.00 per hour . Growth: We believe in promoting from within and rewarding strong performance. Machine Operators can advance through ...

Lakeshirts

Production Machine Operator

Detroit Lakes, MN · On-site

$17 - $30/hr

Night Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-2:00 AM, starting at $22.00 per hour . Growth: We believe in promoting from within and rewarding strong performance. Machine Operators can advance through ...

Tuffy's Pet Foods

Machine Operator - Night Shift

Perham, MN · On-site

$20.96 - $24.28/hr

The Opportunity We're now hiring a Night Shift Dry Packaging Machine Operator to operate and maintain the general operation of a line, to ensure continuous quality, efficiency, sanitation, and safety ...

seaway

2nd Shift Machine Operator

Vadnais Heights, MN

$17.25 - $18/hr

In this hands-on role, you'll help produce plastic parts by operating molding machines, removing ... Hours: 2:45pm - 11:15pm Pay: $17.25/hr - $18.00/hr + shift differential Primary Responsibilities:

Seaway

2nd Shift Machine Operator

Vadnais Heights, MN · On-site

$17.25 - $18/hr

In this hands-on role, you'll help produce plastic parts by operating molding machines, removing ... Hours: 2:45pm - 11:15pm Pay: $17.25/hr - $18.00/hr + shift differential Primary Responsibilities:

seaway

1st Shift Machine Operator

Vadnais Heights, MN

$17.25 - $18/hr

In this hands-on role, you'll help produce plastic parts by operating molding machines, removing and trimming parts, performing basic quality checks, and completing simple assembly tasks. You'll work ...

Seaway

1st Shift Machine Operator

Vadnais Heights, MN · On-site

$17.25 - $18/hr

In this hands-on role, you'll help produce plastic parts by operating molding machines, removing and trimming parts, performing basic quality checks, and completing simple assembly tasks. You'll work ...

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How much do night shift machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for night shift machine operator in Minnesota is $17.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.01 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a night shift machine operator?

To thrive as a Night Shift Machine Operator, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring prior manufacturing experience. Familiarity with industrial machinery, basic troubleshooting tools, and possibly certifications like OSHA safety training are commonly required. Dependability, effective communication, and the ability to work independently during overnight hours help candidates excel. These skills ensure safe, efficient equipment operation and contribute to maintaining productivity during critical off-hours shifts.

What is a night shift machine operator?

A Night Shift Machine Operator is responsible for running and maintaining machinery during overnight hours in a manufacturing or production facility. Their duties include setting up equipment, monitoring operations, performing quality checks, and troubleshooting issues to ensure efficient production. This role often requires mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Night shift workers may also be responsible for cleaning and preparing machines for the next shift.

What are the typical challenges of working as a night shift machine operator?

Working as a Night Shift Machine Operator often requires adjusting to overnight hours, which can impact your sleep schedule and daily routine. Maintaining focus and attention to safety is especially important at night when fatigue can be more common. You may also work with a smaller team and have more autonomy, but support from supervisors and maintenance staff is still available when needed. Many operators find that night shifts offer greater independence and less workplace distraction, which can help develop valuable troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

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Infographic showing various Night Shift Machine Operator job openings in Minnesota as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,048 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Night Packaging Machine Operator B1

Kenny's Candy & Confections

Perham, MN • On-site

$19.90 - $23.11/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Machine Operator Night Shift – Kenny's Candy & Confections

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

Compensation:

  • All in hourly compensation: $23.11/hr
    • Base Pay: $19.90/hr
    • Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
    • 10% 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 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 Night 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*