Inventory Control Specialist - Mids

Inventory Control Specialist Mid Shift – Tuffy’s Pet Foods

 Hours: 2pm-10pm M-F

Compensation:

• All in hourly compensation: $24.62/hr
  • Base Pay: $22.08/hr
  • Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
  • 6% Shift Differential for Mid Shift: $1.32/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

Tuffy’s Pet Food is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Mid Shift, Inventory Control Specialist Opening. The job objective is to To oversee all aspects of inventory and reporting in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Duties: 

• Ensure accuracy of new item BoM’s and substituted items, ie: Rework
• Control scheduled packaging for production needs, including but not limited to: 
  • Ensure packaging, and related items are on site – on time. 
  • Communicating packaging shortage issues – ideally the week before production is scheduled. 
  • Returning packaging to bag storage areas in an accurate and safe manner (pallets are covered and wrapped, packaging lots are verified and labeled correctly) 
  • Coordinate and unload shuttles as needed from East 2 Warehouse.
• 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 
  • All shuttles 
  • All rack locations 
  • Warehouse rows as needed. 
  • Bulk receiving tanks 
  • Bulk mill bins
• Ensure accuracy of Customer tags and adjust inventories as needed.
• Assist in re-training production employees when errors are found. 
• Place raw materials, packaging, and finished goods on hold and release as necessary.
• Root cause analysis of issues to prevent reoccurrence 

Qualifications

• Willing to drive change and Self-Motivation
• Basic Mathematical and Intermediate Computer Skills
• Learning and memorizing a sequence of procedures
• Willing to work well with others
• Good judgement and reasoning abilities
• Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam
• Good Communication and written 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

 *This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.*