345 Plato Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55107

Job Title: Workers’ Compensation Specialist

Department: HR

Answers to: HR Director

Position Summary:

The Workers’ Compensation Specialist is responsible for the administration and ongoing management of the Company’s workers’ compensation program across multiple states. This position serves as a subject-matter resource to employees, supervisors, managers, and internal leaders regarding workplace injuries, workers’ compensation procedures, reporting requirements, claims, and return-to-work processes.This position manages workers’ compensation claims and related documentation, monitors employee work status and restrictions, and coordinates communication among employees, medical providers, claims administrators, insurance partners, and Company stakeholders. The position also analyzes claims activity and trends, identifies opportunities to improve program effectiveness, and supports injury prevention initiatives.The position works closely with Human Resources, Operations, Safety, and external partners to promote consistent program administration, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience. As part of the Human Resources Department, this position may also be assigned special projects and initiatives in support of departmental objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Administer the Company’s workers’ compensation program across multiple states, ensuring claims and related processes are handled consistently and timely
• Manage workers’ compensation claims from initial injury reporting through claim closure, including monitoring claim activity, documentation, medical status, and required follow-up.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource to employees, supervisors, managers, and leadersregarding workers’ compensation procedures, workplace injury reporting, claims, andreturn-to-work processes.
• Ensure workplace injuries are reported promptly and processed in accordance with Company procedures and applicable state requirements.
• Coordinate communication with workers’ compensation carriers, third-party administrators, medical providers, clinics, and other external partners.
• Monitor employee work status, medical restrictions, treatment updates, and return-towork information while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Support the return-to-work process by coordinating communication regarding workrestrictions and partnering with managers to identify appropriate transitional ormodified-duty work when available.
• Maintain accurate and confidential workers’ compensation records, claim documentation, injury reports, correspondence, and program tracking information.
• Monitor open claims and proactively follow up on outstanding information, appointments, documentation, or other actions necessary to move claims forward.
• Review workers’ compensation claims data and identify trends, recurring injuries,administrative concerns, and opportunities to improve program effectiveness.
• Prepare workers’ compensation reports, metrics, and other information for HumanResources and Company leadership as appropriate.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation audits, reconciliations, and other program-related administrative requirements.
• Develop and deliver education and training to employees, supervisors, and managersregarding injury reporting, workers’ compensation procedures, return-to-workexpectations, and related workplace practices.
• Support injury prevention initiatives by partnering with Safety, Operations, andmanagement to identify opportunities to reduce workplace injuries and improve employee awareness.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable workers’ compensation requirements and advise internal stakeholders regarding program procedures and compliance considerations.
• Support and abide by the Company’s Safety Program and all safety program initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position and department.

Qualifications:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, HumanResources, Occupational Safety, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experiencemay be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in workers’ compensation, human resources, riskmanagement, safety or a related field is required.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate sensitive or complex information clearly and professionally to employees and managers.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with Human Resources, Operations, Safety, and other departments.
• Experience working with employees, managers, medical providers, insurance carriers,third-party administrators, or other workers’ compensation partners preferred.

Work Environment

Our company is committed to leading the industry in minimizing the impact of its activities on the environment. Each employee must perform their duties and responsibilities in a manner that supports this commitment as follows:

• Minimize waste by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible
• Minimize toxic emissions where applicable
• Promote recycling
• Source and promote use of products to minimize the environmental impact

SQF and Food Safety/Food Defense Plan:

• Employees are responsible for complying with all applicable food safety, food defense, quality, and customer-specific requirements. Employees are expected to immediately report any food safety or quality concerns to management.
• Comply with all applicable SQF requirements, company policies, and customer procedures to help ensure the integrity and safety of products.

Travel Expectations:

This position requires travel of up to 10%. Travel will include local travel throughout the Greater Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, as well as periodic travel to our warehouse locations in Missouri, Iowa, and New York, as well as other locations as business needs evolve.

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000

In addition to annual salary, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Company Benefits:

• Excellent Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Supplemental Health Benefits

Location: 345 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55107

Position Title: Controller

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Supervises: 5 FTE

Position Summary:

The Controller is responsible for leading accounting and financial reporting functions across multiple legal entities. This role provides strategic financial leadership while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company’s financial information and accounting operations.

The Controller leads and develops the accounting team, oversees the monthly and annual financial close processes, and ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), applicable tax requirements, and internal control standards. The Controller is also responsible for financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting support, variance analysis, and the development and monitoring of key financial and operational performance indicators.

This position oversees accounting activities across multiple legal entities and is responsible for establishing consistent, scalable financial processes and practices that support the Company’s current operations and future growth.

Essential Functions:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Company’s accounting and financial reporting functions across five legal entities
• Serve as a key financial contact and communicator with external partners, including banking, accounting, auditing, insurance, and other financial service providers, as appropriate
• Lead, develop and manage Accounting Department staff
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards
• Oversee the preparation, review, and distribution of financial statements and management reports for the Company’s multiple legal entities, geographic segments, and cost centers
• Analyze financial results and trends, identify significant variances and emerging risks, and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to executive and operational leadership
• Develop, monitor, and report on financial and operational key performance indicators(KPIs) to support informed decision-making and accountability
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls designed to safeguard Company assets, ensure the reliability of financial information, and reduce the risk of error or fraud
• Lead the annual financial audit and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating requests and ensuring timely resolution of audit matters
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements, and other applicable financial and regulatory requirements
• Partner with external tax advisors and other financial professionals as appropriate to support the Company’s tax compliance and financial objectives
• Identify financial and operational risks and proactively communicate concerns, recommendations, and potential solutions to executive leadership
• Establish consistent accounting practices and reporting standards across the Company’s legal entities while maintaining appropriate consideration for entity-specific requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable financial leadership role
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and mentoring accounting and finance professionals
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting principles and practices
• Experience overseeing month-end and year-end close processes and preparing or reviewing financial statements
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information and build strong working relationships with employees, leadership, and external partners

Preferred:

• CPA certification preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
  

Work Environment:

Our company is committed to leading the industry in minimizing the impact of its activities on the environment. Each employee must perform their duties and responsibilities in a manner that supports this commitment as follows:

• Minimize waste by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible

• Minimize toxic emissions where applicable

• Promote recycling

• Source and promote use of products to minimize the environmental impact

SQF and Food Safety/Food Defense Plan

• Employees are responsible for complying with all applicable food safety, food defense, quality, and customer-specific requirements. Employees are expected to immediately report any food safety or quality concerns to management.
• Comply with all applicable SQF requirements, company policies, and customer procedures to help ensure the integrity and safety of products.

Travel Expectations:

Occasional travel to Company locations, meetings, and other business-related activities as needed.

Annual Salary Range: $130,000 – $169,000

In addition to annual salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus package of up to 15% of the annual salary.

3311 E. Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010

Job Title: Customer Service Representative (Night Shift)

Department: Customer Service

Answers to: Customer Service Supervisor

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for being a focal point for the efficient and accurate processing of customer orders and includes responsibility for maintaining a positive, customer-focused attitude and demonstrating behaviors that match the company values:  Integrity, Mutual Respect, Leadership, Excellence and Creativity.

Essential Functions:

• Manage customer relationships, needs and services of the company.
• Provide timely, friendly, courteous and efficient email and phone support.
• Process orders from variety of sources efficiently and in timely manner, typically same day as received.
• Ensure filing is properly maintained.
• Continuously meet or exceed customer expectations by exercising superior organization and communication skills.
• Coordinate activities with other Customer Service Representatives to ensure that departmental functions are executed within the time constraints set by the customer and company management.
• Keep supervisor informed of departmental operating status and other issues that may enhance or detract from overall customer service operations.
• Perform work accurately and in accordance with company policies and customer requirements.
• Support and abide by the Company’s Safety Program and all safety program initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in a related position required
• Basic computer skills with Windows, MS Word, and Excel
• Ability to juggle multiple projects
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret pricing sheets
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers
• Ability to work effectively with customers, employees, and others to accomplish company goals

Work Environment:

Our company is committed to leading the industry in minimizing the impact of its activities on the environment.  Each employee must perform their duties and responsibilities in a manner that supports this commitment as follows:

• Minimize waste by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible
• Minimize toxic emissions where applicable
• Promote recycling
• Source and promote use of products to minimize the environmental impact

SQF and Food Safety/Food Defense Plan:

• Employees are responsible for complying with all applicable food safety, food defense, quality, and customer-specific requirements. Employees are expected to immediately report any food safety or quality concerns to management..
• Comply with all applicable SQF requirements, company policies, and customer procedures to help ensure the integrity and safety of products.

Starting Hourly Rate: $25/hour (includes night shift differential)

Company Benefits:

• Excellent Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Supplemental Health Benefits

3311 E. Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Department: Operations

Answers to: Operations Supervisor, Operations Manager

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for operating a forklift for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. Other responsibilities include accurate storing, shipping, and receiving of all products in care and custody of Murphy Logistics to meet Company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate reach truck and sit-down warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas, according to Murphy, management, & customer specific guidelines.
• Verify that inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality & quantity variances immediately to management.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a fork lift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the fork lift or other equipment & complete back of timecard.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Adhere to company & customer policy regarding cellphone use.
• Remove trash & debris from equipment and work areas when applicable.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety and comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance, to assure Murphy Logistics’ customers the finest service.
• Perform body stretching exercises as established by the Company for safety purposes for 5 minutes at the start of day.
• Fill out detailed time cards for labor productivity and account profitability reporting.
• May be required to operate mechanical or electrical handling equipment such as carts, dollies, hand pallet jacks or electrical pallet jacks in connection with their other duties.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed; repair pallets when necessary; clean trailers and truck bays as requested. May be required to do Janitorial work.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma is preferred, as well as 6-12 months of direct experience in a similar position

• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math, and write legibly.

• He/she must also be capable of sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time (at least two hours straight, six times in a 12-hour day). Must be willing to perform this job in adherence to a rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts.

• Must be capable of twisting, stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder level and crouching on a frequent basis.

• The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important. Familiarity with materials handling is beneficial.

• All employees have food safety responsibilities and will check with customer requirements for specific policies.

Must be able to lift the following amounts with corresponding frequencies:

· Up to 10 lbs. Continuously

· 11- 24 lbs. Continuously

· 25 – 34 lbs. Occasionally

· 35 – 50 lbs. Occasionally

· 51 – 74 lbs. Occasionally (2 people preferred)

· 75 – 100 lbs. Occasionally (2 people preferred)

Must be able to handle stress that is involved in meeting deadlines due to tight scheduling requirements of our industry

500 Bell Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Job Title: Material Handler

Department: Operations

Answers to: Repack Supervisor, Repack Manager

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for unboxing and re-boxing of customer merchandise. Other responsibilities include accurate repackaging, counting, and stacking of all products in care and custody of Murphy Logistics to meet Company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas, according to, Murphy, management, & customer specific guidelines.
• Form cases that adhere to customer specifications.
• Verify that customer merchandise cases are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality & quantity variances immediately to management.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance packaging line equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Adhere to company & customer policy regarding cellphone use.
• Remove trash & debris from equipment and work areas when applicable.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety and comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Perform body stretching exercises as established by the Company for safety purposes for 5 minutes at the start of day.
• Fill out detailed time cards for labor productivity and account profitability reporting.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma is preferred.

• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math, and write legibly.

• He/she must also be capable of sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time (at least two hours straight, four times in a 8-hour day)

• Must be capable of twisting, stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder level and crouching on a frequent basis.

• The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important. Familiarity with materials handling is beneficial.

• All employees have food safety responsibilities and will check with customer requirements for specific policies.

Must be able to lift the following amounts with corresponding frequencies:

· Up to 10 lbs. Continuously

· 11- 24 lbs. Continuously

· 25 – 34 lbs. Occasionally

· 35 – 50 lbs. Occasionally

· 51 – 74 lbs. Occasionally (2 people preferred)

· 75 – 100 lbs. Occasionally (2 people preferred)

Must be able to handle stress that is involved in meeting deadlines due to tight scheduling requirements of our industry