BRD Packaging Laborer
About The Position
Barrett Petfood is hiring an onsite Packager in Brainerd, Minnesota, to help deliver high-quality pet food. The role focuses on packaging products safely, efficiently, and to quality standards while working with a production team. The listed pay range is $17.50–$21.00 per hour, based on experience and shift differential. Available schedules are Monday through Friday, 2:15 p.m.–10:45 p.m. with a $1.50-per-hour shift differential, or 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. with a $3.00-per-hour shift differential. The position involves working in a manufacturing facility and performing physical tasks, including standing, walking, lifting, climbing, and working around varying environmental conditions. Employment may involve a background investigation.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail when inspecting packaging and checking product quality.
- Good communication skills to collaborate with team members.
- Problem-solving ability to address packaging challenges.
- Focus on safety and maintaining a secure workspace.
- Strong work ethic and ability to perform under pressure and meet production goals.
- 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 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.
- Ability to maintain balance and stability on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces.
- Ability to work in conditions that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.
Responsibilities
- Work with a team to package pet food efficiently, on time, and to quality standards.
- Support the operator by filling and sealing bags, monitoring the machine, and alerting the operator to issues.
- Keep the packaging line clean.
- Assist in clearing jams from the bundler.
- Assist the operator with packaging functions.
- Conduct and record metal, weight, seal, and lot-code checks as needed.
- Inspect packaging and label products accurately.
- Follow safety protocols and production schedules.
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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
