Inventory Control Specialist - Nights

Inventory Control Specialist Night Shift – Tuffy’s Pet Foods

Hours:

10pm-6am S-TH

• All in hourly compensation: $25.51/hr
  • Base Pay: $22.08/hr
  • Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
  • 10% Shift Differential for Night Shift: $2.21/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 into our profit sharing pool for employees!!

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.*