What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid Material Handler B1 position at KLN Family Brands?
Material Handler Mid Shift – Kenny's Candy & Confections
Hours: 2:40pm - 11:00pm (Monday - Friday)
Compensation
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.
Essential Duties
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.
Reconcile inventory discrepancies as discovered.
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
General math skills
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
Average computer skills
Benefits
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.
Essential Duties
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.
Reconcile inventory discrepancies as discovered.
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
General math skills
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
Average computer skills
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
- 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*
Salary : $12,688