Onsite Position Located at Tuffy's Pet Foods Facility in Perham, MN
Compensation:
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All in hourly compensation: $22.22-25.72/hr
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Base Pay: $21.00-$24.50/hr
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Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked in year one
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Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after successfully completing 1 year of employment
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 and safety in our facilities, bold innovation tradition and trust, 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 Purchasing Assistant to support our Perham, MN Tuffy's Pet Foods facility. The Purchasing Assistant will be tasked to assist the purchasing manager with purchasing and maintaining inventory for assigned ingredients/materials or packaging. The person in this role must also meet quality and company specifications.
Essential Duties:
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Review and track demand for any potential shortages or delays of assigned materials
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Place purchase orders and maintain appropriate criteria of all assigned materials.
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Coordinate load sizes and determine logistics
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Assign and track logistics, including follow up as needed
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Work with production team on potential timing or shortages
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Work with Accounting/Production to resolve receiving discrepancies
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Coordinate intercompany sales orders
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Set up new inventory parts for assigned materials, including SPP, UPCs, etc.
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Request Supplier Approvals via the SAT for new materials
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Update and change Estimate Material Costs and Supplier for Purchase Part pricing on purchased materials
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Coordinate and issue Nor-Am transfer loads to Tuffy’s – Ingredients Only
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Reconcile Nor-Am inventory monthly – Ingredients Only
Qualifications
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Knowledge of basic math and office equipment skills
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Computer and Excel Skills
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Self-motivating and ability to work independently
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Ability to focus while multitasking
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Effective communication and listening skills
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Ability to organize work effectively and efficiently
Benefits
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Profit Sharing after successfully completing one year of employment
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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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KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
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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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401k + Match Opportunity
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Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
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Tuition Assistance
*This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.*
