Production Laborer

Barrett Petfood • Brainerd, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time, onsite Production Laborer in Little Falls, Minnesota. The role works in a manufacturing environment producing pet food and involves operating machinery, assembling product ingredients, keeping production lines running smoothly, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The position offers starting pay of $19.00 to $22.50 per hour, with higher rates available for select shifts. Second- and third-shift openings are available: Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for second shift, with a $1.50-per-hour differential; or Monday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for third shift, with a $3.00-per-hour differential.

The work takes place in a manufacturing facility and includes physical tasks such as standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working on elevated equipment and in potentially hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or changing-temperature conditions. Barrett Petfood describes the work environment as collaborative and supportive, with a focus on teamwork, safety, high performance, and customer service.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer-centric mindset.
• Physical stamina for extended standing and repetitive tasks.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and supervisors.
• Commitment to following safety procedures.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in 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 manufacturing.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain balance and stability on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Add dry and liquid palletant to finished product.
• Add color dyes to product.
• Move finished totes to warehouse and packaging departments using a forklift.
• Record and print labels.
• Set up and calibrate pumps for each production run.
• Use a forklift to obtain supplies.
• Follow GMPs and safety protocols.
• Operate a floor scrubber.
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize throughout the facility.
• Clean totes.
• Operate machinery, assemble product ingredients, and help keep production lines running smoothly.

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

What This Job Offers

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