General Laborer/Forklift Driver

Barrett Petfood•Little Falls, MN

4d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events. APPLY TODAY! Join the Barrett Petfood family as a Full-Time Forklift Driver in Little Falls, Minnesota, where excitement and opportunity await you onsite! Experience the thrill of being an integral part of a cutting-edge manufacturing environment that values innovation and safety. With a competitive pay range of $18.50 - $20.50 per hour, you will be rewarded for your hard work and dedication. Collaborate with a vibrant team that fosters a culture of fun and high performance, encouraging you to solve challenges and enhance customer satisfaction daily. Don’t miss your chance to grow in a role where your contributions truly matter. It’s time to take the next step in your career—apply today and drive your future forward with Barrett Petfood! What it's like to be a Forklift Driver As a new Full-Time Forklift Driver at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a dynamic work environment where your contributions play a crucial role in the manufacturing process. Your daily responsibilities will include operating forklifts to move materials efficiently and safely throughout the facility, ensuring that production lines are well-stocked and running smoothly. You’ll be charged with conducting routine inspections of equipment to maintain safety standards and collaborating with team members to resolve any logistical challenges that may arise. Your schedule will be Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, providing a consistent work routine that allows you to enjoy your evenings. Embrace the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive team dedicated to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Proactive problem-solving mindset
Physical stamina and good hand-eye coordination
Commitment to safety protocols and practices

Responsibilities

Utilize Barrett's ERP system, Plex, for location of bulk product
Ensure quality of bulk product by inspecting product prior to movement
Scan bulk product onto the packaging line it will hang on
Safely hang 2,000lb bulk product on the packaging line & notify the packaging operator
Weigh any bulk product that did not get packaged into smaller bags & report it to the packaging operator
Ensure FIFO
Enter product information & print labels for pallets in our ERP system, Plex
Screen kibble as necessary
Conduct daily forklift inspections and complete paperwork
Wrap & transport finished pallets to the warehouse & stage for shipping
Count and check orders as they are packaged for accuracy