Days Warehouse Material Handler (Pre-Kill)

KLN Family Brands; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

PTO with birthday

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA / Dependent Care

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

KLN Family Brands is a long-standing, family-owned company in Minnesota seeking a Material Handler to support inventory control and warehouse operations. The role requires following formulas to batch dry ingredients, performing counts, and ensuring proper material storage.

You will contribute to safe, efficient loading/unloading of trucks, operate forklifts when licensed, and maintain cleanliness across raw material areas while supporting team needs.

Qualifications

• General mathematical ability required.
• Experience or training up to 1 month or more.
• Self-motivation and reliability.
• Ability to learn, memorize and execute procedures.
• Must read and comprehend instructions
• Able to coordinate with production and timely deliveries of materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory transactions and ensure accurate costing and lot tracing.
• Batch dry ingredients following formula sheets.
• Perform physical counts of raw inventory and reconcile.
• Run stage location reports and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Rotate and store raw materials properly.
• Load and unload trucks accurately; operate forklift as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse areas and safety compliance.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Self-motivation

Follow instructions

Read and comprehend instructions

Team coordination

Proactive problem solving

Basic computer skills

Work independently

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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.

1st Shift

5AM - 3PM (Monday - Thursday)

$21.83 / Hour

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.

The Opportunity

Material Handler

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring inventory transactions in all software are transacted accurately and correctly to ensure proper costing and lot tracing.
• Able to batch dry ingredients while following formula sheets.
• Perform physical counts of raw inventory.
• Run stage locations reports and reconcile inventory shown.
• Fix inventory transaction errors.
• Ensures raw materials are rotated and in the proper locations.
• Assist with keeping raw material warehouse areas clean and organized.
• Rotates ingredients and packaging in their proper locations after receiving as necessary.
• Proper and accurate loading and unloading of trucks.
• Forklift certified and licensed to drive such vehicles.
• Place raw materials on hold and release as necessary.
• Report any safety issues, unsafe conditions and accidents immediately.
• Backs up the Inventory Control Specialist, Material Handlers, and any Warehouse needs.

Safety

• Attend safety trainings
• Follow all safety instructions
• Report any injuries or near miss accidents to supervisor
• Report any unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor
• Wear required PPE, including hearing protection and slip resistant shoes where necessary
• Inspect PPE prior to each use and report any faulty equipment to supervisor for replacement

Food Safety

• Attend food safety trainings
• Follow all GMPs and food safety instructions
• Report food safety non-conformances to the Quality Department

Job Qualifications

• General mathematical ability
• Experience or training up to 1 month or more
• Self-motivation
• Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
• Willing and able to get along with others
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to work alone at times
• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions
• Must be able to coordinate with production, timely delivers of production materials and supplies, the retrieving of finished product and placing of finished product in its proper location.
• Must be responsible for accurately loading and unloading of trucks
• Must be able to work in and with other departments during slow periods in the warehouse
• Must be responsible, see a problem and be proactive to correct the problem
• Must keep the processing supervisor informed of any concerns or questions regarding the warehouse.

Benefits

• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday!
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• FSA, Medical & Dependent Care
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401K with company match