Packaging Operator - Little Falls 3rd

Barrett Petfood • Little Falls, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Barrett Petfood in Little Falls, Minnesota, as a Full-Time Operator and immerse yourself in an exciting environment that prioritizes safety and innovation. This onsite role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performance team dedicated to delivering quality products for our furry friends. Enjoy competitive pay between $20.50 - $24.00/HR (+$3.00 shift differential) while working in a fun, customer-focused culture that values problem-solving and integrity. If you have a passion for pet food manufacturing and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Elevate your career with us and help shape the future of pet nutrition while enjoying a work environment that thrives on collaboration and creativity.

Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Must be able 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.
• Climb and descend stairs and ladders safely and routinely, 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
• Maintain balance and stability while working on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces, as applicable.
• Work in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.

Nice To Haves

• Drive quality through monitoring and validating that the product is within standards, checking paperwork, and ensuring the product is correct

Responsibilities

• Operating production machinery
• Ensure quality control
• Maintain safety standards throughout the work process
• Collaborate closely with team members to troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Mixing ingredients
• Monitoring equipment performance
• Packaging finished products
• Set packaging line to machine centerlines and confirm setup is set to the correct product
• Set dog food bags to the correct centerlines
• Conduct & record metal, weight, seals, and lot code checks
• Verify cleans are accurate by assigning duties to others on the line, filling out quality documents, and ensuring it is completed in a timely manner
• Communicate with material handlers on upcoming jobs so it is an easy transition
• Communicates packaging needs with packaging Supervisor as necessary
• Notifies Packaging Supervisor of any Safety, Quality, or Production escalation issues
• Support troubleshooting of equipment to ensure that daily throughput requirements are met
• Notify maintenance if the packaging line breaks

Benefits

• medical insurance (company paid)
• 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
• fun, company-sponsored events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed