BRD Mill Setup Specialist
About The Position
Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time, onsite BRD Mill Setup Specialist in Brainerd, Minnesota. The role supports the manufacturing process by preparing machinery and materials for production runs, completing setups accurately and efficiently, and working with team members to maintain a safe workspace and identify potential setup issues. The position involves operating equipment and handling ingredients and production materials in a manufacturing environment. The listed pay range is $21.50 to $25.00 per hour. Available schedules are first shift Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; fourth shift Friday through Sunday, 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a $4-per-hour shift differential; and fifth shift Friday through Sunday, 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., with a $5-per-hour shift differential.
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 conditions, including hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or temperature-fluctuating areas.
Responsibilities
- Hang bulk totes and add hand adds into the correct micro bins.
- Read blend sheets.
- Operate a forklift to stage bagged ingredients.
- Verify Plex (internal ERP system) tickets onto pallets.
- Scan materials and ingredients in and out as they are used.
- Use Plex tickets to unlock micro bins and fill ingredients.
- Tag bags with the correct ingredient information.
- Use Plex to split, merge, update, and move containers.
- Hang bulk bags using a forklift and tie off bulk bags.
- Clean as needed.
- Prepare machinery for production runs and complete setups accurately and efficiently.
- Work with team members to maintain a safe workspace and identify potential setup issues.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Seven paid holidays
- Employee discounts
- Complimentary pet food
- Company-sponsored events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
