Warehouse Material Handler - 1st Shift

Material HandlerKLN 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. Thats not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and thats 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 were a pretty amazing company.ResponsibilitiesAssist with ensuring inventory transactions in all software are transacted accurately and correctly to ensure proper costing and lot tracing.Perform physical counts of raw inventory.Run stage locations reports and reconcile inventory shown.Fix inventory transaction errors.Ensures raw materials are rotated and in the proper locations.Assist with keeping raw material warehouse areas clean and organized.Rotates ingredients and packaging in their proper locations after receiving as necessary.Proper and accurate loading and unloading of trucks.Forklift certified and licensed to drive such vehicles.Place raw materials on hold and release as necessary.Report any safety issues, unsafe conditions and accidents immediately.Backs up the Inventory Control Specialist, Material Handlers, and any Warehouse needs.SafetyAttend safety trainingsFollow all safety instructionsReport any injuries or near miss accidents to supervisorReport any unsafe acts or conditions to supervisorWear required PPE, including hearing protection and slip resistant shoes where necessaryInspect PPE prior to each use and report any faulty equipment to supervisor for replacementFood SafetyAttend food safety trainingsFollow all GMPs and food safety instructionsReport food safety non-conformances to the Quality DepartmentJob QualificationsGeneral mathematical abilityExperience or training up to 1 month or moreSelf-motivationLearning, memorizing and executing a sequence of proceduresWilling and able to get along with othersBasic computer skillsMust be able to work alone at timesMust be able to read and comprehend instructionsMust be able to coordinate with production, timely delivers of production materials and supplies, the retrieving of finished product and placing of finished product in its proper location.Must be responsible for accurately loading and unloading of trucksMust be able to work in and with other departments during slow periods in the warehouseMust be responsible, see a problem and be proactive to correct the problemMust keep the processing supervisor informed of any concerns or questions regarding the warehouse.BenefitsHoliday payPaid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday!Medical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceFSA, Medical & Dependent CareShort Term & Long Term DisabilityLife InsurancePet Insurance401K with company match