What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Driver position at KLN Family Brands?
Warehouse Line Puller (Forklift Operator) – Tuffy's Pet Foods
Hours: 2PM-10PM M-F
Compensation:
- All in hourly compensation: $23.44/hr
- Base Pay: $20.96/hr
- Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
- 6% Shift Differential for Mid Shift: $1.26/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)
Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing
In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $7.5 million into our profit sharing pool for 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.
The Opportunity
Imagine having a chance to produce and package our most popular product line, NutriSource Pet Foods and Tuffy's Pet Foods for everyone's favorite 4-legged friends. Imagine sharing in the profits of a historic family owned business that paid out over $7 million to its employees in 2024. Imagine living in the Lakes Area of Minnesota, with world-class shopping, boating, and fishing at dozens of local lakes. It will all be yours when you choose to join our team
What We Are Looking For
We're now hiring a Warehouse Line Puller. As a Warehouse Line-Puller, you will keep palletizers running by removing product from the lines and scanning into rows in the warehouse. you will verify truck and paperwork coincide. Maintain the line service function in the warehouse. This position will report to the warehouse manager.
Essential Duties:
- Keep palletizers running by removing product from the lines and scanning into rows in the warehouse
- Be able to operate forklifts, push pulls, safely, do daily forklift inspections
- Floor/space management
- Making rows for upcoming runs
- Loading and unloading shuttles
- Sweeping and cleaning rows before putting product into new rows
- Unloading empty pallets
Qualifications
- Able to operate forklift and push pulls
- Self – Motivated
- Very good knowledge of all products stored in warehouse
- General mathematical and computer skills
- Ensure that company policy is followed
- Attend safety trainings
- Follow all safety instructions and policies
- Report any injuries or near miss accidents to supervisor
- Report any unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor
- Wear required PPE, including Bump Cap and hearing protection
- Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English
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
*This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.*
Hours: 3PM-11PM M-F
Salary : $12,688