LF Mill Operator

Barrett Petfood•Little Falls, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time, onsite Mill Operator in Little Falls, Minnesota. The role operates and monitors flour-handling and distribution systems, unloads flour trailers, and transfers flour to designated storage bins while maintaining product quality, food safety, and workplace safety. The operator monitors inventory and coordinates with production personnel to support a continuous supply of flour for manufacturing. The position may also assist in the Meat Room as needed. Available schedules are third shift, Monday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with a $3.00-per-hour shift differential, or fourth shift, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a $4.00 shift differential. The stated pay range is $22.00 to $25.50 per hour. The role is performed in a manufacturing environment and may involve hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or otherwise changing conditions.

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 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 hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or temperature-variable areas.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor the computerized flour-handling and distribution system to transfer flour safely and accurately into designated storage bins.
Receive and unload hopper-bottom flour trailers, transferring materials to the correct storage location.
Verify flour type, load information, and designated bin before unloading to prevent contamination or misallocation.
Inspect incoming flour and trailer interiors for foreign materials, contamination, or other conditions that could affect product quality.
Safely connect and disconnect trailers to the unloading system and operate equipment according to established procedures.
Sweep and clean hopper-bottom trailers after unloading and return emptied trailers to the designated Foltz lot in an orderly and timely manner.
Monitor flour levels in storage bins and coordinate with production personnel to maintain an adequate, continuous flour supply.
Maintain awareness of bin assignments and flour inventory to support production and prevent cross-contamination.
Identify and report equipment malfunctions, material discrepancies, foreign materials, or quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas around flour unloading, transfer, and storage systems.
Follow food safety, quality, safety, and operating procedures when handling raw materials and operating mill equipment.
Assist in the Meat Room as needed.