BRD Mill Laborer
About The Position
Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time, onsite Mill Laborer in Brainerd, Minnesota. The role supports the pet food manufacturing process through hands-on work with machinery, ingredients, raw materials, and production areas. The Mill Laborer helps maintain smooth production, product quality, cleanliness, and safety while collaborating with a team to troubleshoot issues and improve processes. The scheduled hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The hourly pay range is $20.00–$23.50. The position involves standing and walking for extended periods; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; and regularly bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, and kneeling. Work includes climbing stairs and ladders and safely using or working from a scissor lift to access elevated equipment and production areas. The role may involve hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or otherwise changing environmental 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 required in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to safely and routinely climb and descend stairs and ladders, including accessing 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-fluctuating areas.
- 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 raw materials.
- Receive raw materials.
- Perform inventory and cycle counts.
- Assist in dumping bulk totes.
- Ensure ingredient weights, materials, and labeling are correct as required.
- Report, document, and repair discrepancies found within the work area.
- Clean equipment and facilities.
- Operate machinery and mix ingredients as part of production work.
- Help ensure production processes run smoothly and products meet quality expectations.
- Follow safety protocols and maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout the mill.
- Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot issues and discuss process improvements.
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
