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Mid QA Technician B2

CompanyKLN ENTERPRISES INC
LocationPerham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 1, 2026
About The Company
KLN Family Brands is a company located in Perham, Minnesota that manufactures a diverse and expanding range of human and pet food products that adapt to customer preferences. Three manufacturing companies fall under the KLN Family Brands umbrella: Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Tuffy's Treat Company & Cannery, and Kenny’s Candy & Confections. Whether the products are intended for our families or pets, KLN Family Brands strives to make each and every product exceptional. What’s in a name? “KLN” are the initials of former CEO Kenny Nelson, one of the founding members of the business. Kenny is the son of Tuffy’s Pet Foods founder, Tuffy Nelson, and the father of current KLN CEO, Charlie Nelson. We believe that the history and success of KLN Family Brands is a direct result of our commitment to our employees and community. We have always believed that “family” is the most important part of the company’s name. Why? Because it’s family that speaks to who we are: a 3rd generation, family-owned company, producing quality brands & products for families by a team of dedicated employees in a family-friendly community.
About the Role

Quality Control Technician Mid Shift  – Kenny's Candy & Confections

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

Compensation:

  • All in hourly compensation: $22.71/hr
    • Base Pay: $20.27/hr
    • Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
    • 6% Shift Differential for Mid Shift: $1.22/hr
  • Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.7 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2025)


Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!

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 Mid Shift Machine Operator to analyze process controls and finished products for conformance to specifications and to monitor aspects of production processes to ensure continuous food safety and quality improvement. 


Essential Duties:

  • Monitor and record in-process controls

  • Perform in-process and finished product quality checks 

  • Monitor production practices to assure optimum production

  • Communicate with appropriate production departments on quality test results

  • Complete documentation for all monitoring and tests performed in the spec book

  • Collect product retain samples

  • Place non-conforming product on hold

  • Perform ATP and allergen testing

  • Receive in bulk ingredient shipments

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*

Key Skills
Quality controlFood safetyProcess controlDocumentationATP testingAllergen testingManufacturing processesComputer skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailSample collection
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageScience & Research
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceWellness program discountsPaid time offPaid holidaysFree doctor visitsFree prescriptions401k matchFinancial advisory servicesForgivable home grant programTuition assistanceProfit sharing
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Quality Control Technician monitors production processes and performs quality checks to ensure food safety and product conformance to specifications. They are responsible for documenting test results, collecting samples, and managing non-conforming products.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
168
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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