Little Falls Packaging OP 3rd

Barrett Petfood•Little Falls, MN

7d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time, onsite Operator in Little Falls, Minnesota, for its pet food manufacturing operation. The role operates production and packaging machinery and helps ensure products meet quality and safety standards. Operators work with teammates to troubleshoot equipment and support continuous improvement, performing tasks that include mixing ingredients, monitoring equipment, and packaging finished products. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The listed pay is $20.50–$24.00 per hour, plus a $3.00 per hour shift differential. The company states that medical insurance is company-paid and offers a broader benefits package.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail.
Problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Basic mechanical understanding.
Commitment to safety protocols.
Customer-centric mindset.
Adaptability and willingness to learn.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
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 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.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or fluctuating-temperature areas.

Responsibilities

Set packaging lines to machine centerlines and confirm setup for the correct product.
Set dog food bags to the correct centerlines.
Monitor and validate products against standards, check paperwork, and confirm the product is correct.
Conduct and record metal, weight, seal, and lot-code checks.
Verify that cleans are accurate by assigning duties to others on the line, completing quality documents, and ensuring timely completion.
Communicate upcoming jobs to material handlers to support smooth transitions.
Communicate packaging needs to the Packaging Supervisor as necessary.
Notify the Packaging Supervisor of safety, quality, or production escalation issues.
Support equipment troubleshooting to meet daily throughput requirements.
Notify maintenance if the packaging line breaks.
Operate production machinery, monitor equipment performance, mix ingredients, and package finished products.
Maintain safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.