Day Shift Inventory Control B1

Kln-Family-Brands; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness discounts

80 Hours PTO

7 Paid Holidays

KLN Clinic benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

KLN Family Brands is seeking a Day Shift Inventory Control associate in Perham, MN to maintain physical inventory of raw materials, packaging and finished goods. You will support production by moving packaging into lines and ensuring accurate counts with scanning devices.

The role emphasizes teamwork, forklift operation, and attention to detail, with a base hourly pay around $21.12 plus a sign-on bonus. A robust benefits package and PTO are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Self-motivation and ability to follow procedures.
• Willing to work well with others.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Experience driving forklift and certification.
• Proficiency with computers and scanning equipment.
• Wellness program discounts up to $150 monthly.
• 80 hours of PTO accrued in first year.
• 7 paid holidays.
• KLN Clinic with free doctor visits and 300+ prescriptions.
• Tuition assistance offered.

Responsibilities

• Move packaging inventory needed for production into the production area.
• Put packaging and finished goods inventory away.
• Conduct physical counts of inventory, packaging, and finished product.
• Run stage location reports and reconcile inventory.
• Fix inventory transaction errors.
• Assist in retraining production staff when errors are found.
• Adjust inventories as needed.
• Generate a weekly list of near-dated products.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and productivity gains.
• Place raw materials, packaging and finished goods on hold and release as necessary.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Computer skills

Scanning equipment

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Learning procedures

Compliance with safety

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift

Scanners

Job description

Day Shift Inventory Control B1

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

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1913

Inventory Control Day Shift – Kenny's Candy & Confections Hours: 6:40am - 3:00pm (Monday - Friday) Compensation:

• All in hourly compensation: $21.12/hr
  • Base Pay: $19.90/hr
  • Sign on Bonus: $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)

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 Day Shift Inventory Control associate to be responsible for maintaining a physical inventory of raw materials, packaging, and finished product and will also support production by bringing packaging to the necessary lines.

• Move packaging inventory needed for production into the production area.
• Put packaging and finished goods inventory away.
• Physical counts of inventory, packaging, and finished product in warehouse.
• Run stage locations reports and reconcile inventory shown
• Fix inventory Transaction errors
• Assist in re-training production employees when error are found
• Adjust inventories as needed
• Generate a list of product that is close dated weekly
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and productivity gains
• Place raw materials, packaging, and finished goods on hold and release as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-motivation
• Learning and memorizing a sequence of procedures
• Willing to work well with others
• Ability to lift up to 55lbs
• Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam
• Use computers and scanning equipment
• Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
• 80 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*