Forklift Operator

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 $6 million to its employees in 2023. 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 Forklift Operator.  As a forklift operator, you will be responsible for all shipping and receiving and line service functions in the warehouse.  We are looking for someone with a safety-first mindset, to operate forklifts, push pulls, and do daily forklift inspections.  Someone to maintain a continuous flow of material for production lines.  If you have a passion for pets and this role matches your skill set, this position might be for you and you may have just stumbled upon the perfect role!

Essential Duties: 

• Be able to operate forklifts, push pulls, safely, do daily forklift inspections
• Maintain a continuous flow of material for production lines
• Ship and receive all products, inbound packaging and finished goods
• Record and receive all inbound products
• Prepare load tally’s and collect pallet tags when shipping finished goods
• Have knowledge of all products in warehouse and ship them in a proper manner
• Do shipping and receiving documents accurately
• Haul garbage to compactor
• Clean the warehouse, run power sweeper
• Wrap product for UPS shipments
• Do inventory both year end and monthly
• Give breaks to line pullers

Qualifications

• Able to operate forklift, push pulls, safely and efficiently
• Self Motivated
• Knowledge of all products stored in warehouse
• General mathematical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Follow company policies
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• drive forklift safely during shift