Mid Material Handler B1

KLN Family Brands; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,353 - 29,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program discounts

104 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year

7 Paid Holidays

KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & 300+

Onsite financial advisors

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

KLN Family Brands is seeking a Material Handler for the Mid Shift in Perham, MN. The role runs 2:40pm - 11:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a base pay of $19.13/hr, a $1.22/hr sign-on-like bonus, and a $1.15/hr mid-shift differential, plus profit sharing eligibility after one year.

The team handles shipping, receiving, inventory, and product movement in a warehouse environment. Applicants must be able to operate forklifts and meet certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and able to learn procedures.
• Willing to work well with others.
• Good judgment and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam.

Responsibilities

• Keep finished products organized and located properly in warehouses.
• Perform accurate and timely shipping, receiving, and movements of products.
• Rotate ingredients and packaging in their proper locations after receiving.
• Proper and accurate loading and unloading of trucks.
• Drive the shuttle truck to deliver and pickup product and supplies as necessary.
• Forklift operation and certification.
• Operate the shrink wrapper, box crusher, etc.
• Perform physical and cycle counts of inventory.
• Backup or substitute inventory control positions when necessary.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and productivity gains.
• Place raw materials, packaging, and finished goods on hold and release as necessary.
• Report safety issues, unsafe conditions and accidents immediately.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Good judgment

Procedures memorization

Job description

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

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1870

Salary Range: $19.13 To $21.50 Hourly

Material Handler Mid Shift – Kenny's Candy & Confections

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

Compensation:

• All in hourly compensation: $21.57/hr
  • Base Pay: $19.13/hr
  • Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
  • 6% Shift Differential for Mid Shift: $1.15/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)

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.

Keep finished products organized and located properly in warehouses.

Perform accurate and timely shipping, receiving, and movements of products.

Rotate ingredients and packaging in their proper locations after receiving.

Proper and accurate loading and unloading of trucks.

Drive the shuttle truck to deliver and pickup product and supplies as necessary.

Forklift, shuttle truck operation and being certified and licensed to drive such vehicles.

Operate the shrink wrapper, box crusher, etc. as necessary.

Perform physical and cycle counts of inventory as necessary.

Backup or substitute inventory control positions when necessary.

Identify opportunities for efficiency and productivity gains.

Place raw materials, packaging, and finished goods on hold and release as necessary.

Report any safety issues, unsafe conditions and accidents immediately.

Additional Responsibilities:

All other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Self-motivation

Learning and memorizing a sequence of procedures

Willing to work well with others

Good judgment and reasoning abilities

Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam

• 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
• 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*