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NIght Material Handler B1

2/5/2026

The Material Handler is responsible for organizing finished products, performing shipping and receiving tasks, and ensuring proper inventory management. They will also operate forklifts and other machinery as needed.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
KLN Family Brands is a company located in Perham, Minnesota that manufactures a diverse and expanding range of human and pet food products that adapt to customer preferences. Three manufacturing companies fall under the KLN Family Brands umbrella: Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Tuffy's Treat Company & Cannery, and Kenny’s Candy & Confections. Whether the products are intended for our families or pets, KLN Family Brands strives to make each and every product exceptional. What’s in a name? “KLN” are the initials of former CEO Kenny Nelson, one of the founding members of the business. Kenny is the son of Tuffy’s Pet Foods founder, Tuffy Nelson, and the father of current KLN CEO, Charlie Nelson. We believe that the history and success of KLN Family Brands is a direct result of our commitment to our employees and community. We have always believed that “family” is the most important part of the company’s name. Why? Because it’s family that speaks to who we are: a 3rd generation, family-owned company, producing quality brands & products for families by a team of dedicated employees in a family-friendly community.
About the Role

Material Handler Night Shift  – Kenny's Candy & Confections

Hours: 10:40pm - 7:00am (Monday - Friday)

Compensation:

  • All in hourly compensation: $22.27/hr
    • Base Pay: $19.13/hr
    • Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
    • 10% Shift Differential for Night Shift: $1.91/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 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.

What We Are Looking For

We’re now hiring a Night Shift Material handler to be responsible for defining responsibilities and provide instructions for tasks performed by material handlers in the warehouse. If you have a passion for manufacturing quality product, this position might be for you and you may have just stumbled upon the perfect role!


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.

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
    • Lifting up to 50lbs


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*

Key Skills
General Math SkillsSelf-MotivationLearning ProceduresTeamworkGood JudgmentForklift OperationComputer SkillsInventory Management
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsFood & Beverage
Benefits
HealthDentalVisionWellness Program DiscountsPTOPaid HolidaysFree Doctor Visits401k Match OpportunityTuition Assistance
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