BRD Mill Laborer

Barrett Petfood•Brainerd, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time, onsite Mill Laborer in Brainerd, Minnesota. The role supports the manufacturing of high-quality pet food through hands-on work operating machinery, mixing ingredients, and helping production run smoothly. The Mill Laborer maintains cleanliness and safety standards, helps ensure products meet quality expectations, and works with the team to troubleshoot issues and improve processes. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6 AM to 5 PM, and pays $20.00–$23.50 per hour. The role involves receiving and sampling raw materials, inventory tasks, assisting with bulk tote dumping, and checking ingredient weights, materials, and labels. It also includes inspecting incoming and outbound materials, guiding semi-trailers into designated areas, documenting and addressing discrepancies, and cleaning equipment and facilities. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with potentially hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or changing temperature conditions, and requires routine access to elevated work areas.

Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to routinely and safely climb and descend stairs and ladders, including to access elevated work areas and equipment.
Ability to safely operate or work from a scissor lift to access elevated equipment and production areas for inspection, verification, and environmental or sanitation sampling.
Ability to maintain balance and stability on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces, as applicable.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.
Follow safety protocols and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

Guide semi-trailers into designated areas.
Complete incoming and outbound inspection reports.
Sample and receive raw materials.
Conduct inventory and cycle counts.
Assist with dumping bulk totes.
Ensure ingredient weights, materials, and labeling are correct.
Report, document, and repair discrepancies found within the work area.
Clean equipment and facilities.
Operate machinery and mix ingredients to support production.
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and product quality standards.
Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot issues and discuss process improvements.