BRD Mill Operator

Barrett Petfood•Brainerd, MN

6d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time, onsite BRD Mill Operator in Brainerd, Minnesota. The role works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and pays $26.50–$30.00 per hour. The Mill Operator monitors controls and equipment used to grind raw materials into flour, ensures ingredients are measured and prepared accurately, and helps maintain efficient, safe, and high-quality milling operations. The position involves coordinating with production team members and other departments to ensure ingredients and micro bins are ready for scheduled runs and that issues are addressed promptly. The operator uses the Mill computer to load formulas, enter recipes, and verify blend sheets; monitors overhead bins and levels against the production schedule; plans upcoming runs; and assists with material handling, toting out, filling micro bins, and hand adds. The role also includes receiving and passing along information between shifts. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with variable conditions, including possible heat, cold, moisture, humidity, noise, and temperature fluctuations. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, and safely using or working from a scissor lift to access elevated areas and equipment. Barrett Petfood describes its culture as customer-focused, innovative, and committed to safety, integrity, and high performance. Employment is subject to the company’s background investigation and consumer-report notice.

Requirements

Proficiency using the Mill computer to load formulas, input recipes, and verify blend sheets.
Ability to communicate and coordinate with the Bulk Material Handler and Setup Specialist.
Ability to monitor overhead bins and levels against the production schedule and plan upcoming runs.
Ability to identify schedule or operational issues and contact the appropriate supervisor, coordinator, or department.
Ability to assist with toting out, filling micro bins, material handling, and hand adds.
Ability to receive and relay shift pass-down information.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing facility.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to safely use or work from a scissor lift and maintain balance on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.

Responsibilities

Use the Mill computer to load formulas, input recipes, and verify blend sheets.
Communicate with the Bulk Material Handler when ingredients are needed.
Coordinate with the Setup Specialist on micro bin setup.
Monitor overhead bins according to the production schedule and track overhead levels.
Check and verify the mill schedule and contact the Mill Supervisor or Mill Coordinator if issues arise.
Contact Quality, Maintenance, the Supervisor, or the Coordinator when issues occur.
Plan upcoming runs by reviewing the schedule and preparing ingredients in advance.
Assist with toting out, filling micro bins, material handling, and hand adds.
Receive prior-shift pass-down information and relay relevant information to the current shift.
Monitor milling equipment and controls used to grind raw materials, ensuring ingredients are accurately measured and prepared.
Maintain safety, quality, and efficiency throughout milling operations.