Inventory Control Specialist - Night Shift

ZipRecruiter; Perham (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Inventory Control Specialist overseeing all aspects of inventory management. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and a 401k match. Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on accuracy and efficiency, contributing to the production of high-quality pet food products.

Benefits

401k Match Opportunity

Health, Dental, & Vision

104 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year

Tuition Assistance

$10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift and pass certification.
• Good judgment and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to learn and memorize procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of new item BoMs and substituted items.
• Control scheduled packaging for production needs.
• Oversee organization of East 2 Warehouse and FIFO of all ingredients/packaging.

Skills

Willingness to drive change

Basic mathematical skills

Intermediate computer skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Inventory Control Specialist – Tuffy’s Pet Foods

Hours: 10pm-6am (Sunday night through Friday morning)

Benefits

• Base Pay: $22.08/hr
• Year 1 Bonus: $1.22/hr
• 10% Shift Differential for Night Shift: $2.21/hr
• Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment (prior year profit sharing equated to an extra $5.68/hr for employees)
• 401k Match Opportunity
• Health, Dental, & Vision
• 104 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
• 7 Paid Holidays
• KLN Clinic
• $10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program
• Tuition Assistance

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a third-generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. 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.”

We pride ourselves on genuine storytelling about our brand – our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We believe in authentic communication because we genuinely think we’re a pretty amazing company.

The Opportunity

Imagine the chance to produce and package our popular NutriSource Pet Foods and Tuffy's Pet Foods for beloved pets. Imagine sharing in the profits of a historic family-owned business that paid out over $6 million to its employees in 2023. Imagine living in the Lakes Area of Minnesota, with access to world-class shopping, boating, and fishing at numerous local lakes. All this can be yours when you join our team!

What We Are Looking For

We’re hiring an Inventory Control Specialist to oversee all aspects of inventory and reporting accurately and promptly. If you have a passion for pets and this role matches your skill set, this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Essential Duties:

• Ensure accuracy of new item BoMs and substituted items, e.g., Rework
• Control scheduled packaging for production needs, including but not limited to:
• Ensure packaging and related items are on site – on time.
• Communicate packaging shortage issues in advance of scheduled production.
• Return packaging to storage areas safely and accurately (pallets covered and wrapped, lots verified and labeled).
• Coordinate and unload shuttles from East 2 Warehouse as needed.
• Oversee organization of East 2 Warehouse and FIFO of all ingredients/packaging
• Assist in controlling traceability of all ingredients/packaging
• Reconcile all locations including but not limited to DPK, BFSMPL, FGBIN, REWORK, shuttles, rack locations, warehouse rows, bulk tanks, and mill bins.
• Ensure accuracy of customer tags and adjust inventories accordingly.
• Assist in re-training production employees when errors are identified.
• Manage raw materials, packaging, and finished goods on hold and release as needed.
• Conduct root cause analysis of issues to prevent reoccurrence.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to drive change and self-motivation
• Basic mathematical skills and intermediate computer skills
• Ability to learn and memorize procedures
• Willingness to work well with others
• Good judgment and reasoning abilities
• Ability to operate a forklift and pass certification
• Good communication and written skills

Hours: 10pm-6am (Sunday night through Friday morning). Scheduled to work 40 hours per week.