Parts/Receiving-Store’s Room– Tuffy’s Pet Foods
Hours: 6am-2pm M-F
Compensation:
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All in hourly compensation: $22.18/hr
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Base Pay: $20.96/hr
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Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
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Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.7 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2025)
Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!
In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $7.7 million into our profit sharing pool for 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.
The Opportunity
Tuffy’s Pet Food is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Day Shift, Parts/Receiving Store’s Room position. This person will be tasked to purchase the parts, material, and equipment related to maintenance/electrical, and forklift fleet for this facility, within the guidelines set forth. To manage the steam operations for this facility via our boiler or steam purchased from the incinerator.
Essential Duties:
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Safety
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Perform work with OSHA requirements in mind.
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Proper use of hand tools.
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Operate power tools-grinders, welders, drills, saws etc.
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Work with peer, Supervisory, and subordinate groups.
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Monitor vendor pricing so as to obtain low cost, high quality materials and supplies for this facility.
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Maintain optimum stock levels of spare parts to minimize cash outlay, minimize high freight cost by next day air, while insuring minimal equipment downtime.
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Ensure Maintenance Manager or equivalent reviews and signs all Purchase Orders daily.
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Diagnose problems and work with manufacture reps to resolve issues.
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Work with vendors on selecting products and procedures for this facility.
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Assist with maintenance on the boiler and related equipment.
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Assist with required testing and documentation be done on water quality, and Boiler safety equipment as required by manufacture and regulatory agencies.
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Trouble shooting on equipment as needed.
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Make recommendations for facility improvements and cost containment.
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Be able to work in other areas of the facility as needed
Qualifications
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Good Computer skills.
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General mathematical skills.
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Good mechanical knowledge.
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Work shifts as required.
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Safe work record.
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Self-motivation.
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Manage people.
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Good attitude.
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Take call ins as needed.
Benefits
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Health, Dental, & Vision
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Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
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80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
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7 Paid Holidays
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KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
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401k Match Opportunity
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Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
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$10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program
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Tuition Assistance
*This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.*
