Inventory Control Specialist

Mid Shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm)

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 $5 million to its employees in 2022. 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 an Inventory Control Specialist for our warehouse.  To oversee all aspects of inventory and reporting in an accurate and timely manner.  We are looking for someone with a safety-first mindset, to manage, assist with, train and support all line personnel.  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: 

• 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