Production Laborer

Barrett Petfood • Brainerd, MN

7d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time, onsite Production Laborer in Little Falls, Minnesota. The role supports pet food manufacturing by operating machinery, assembling product ingredients, keeping production lines running smoothly, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The position offers a starting pay range of $19.00 to $22.50 per hour, with higher rates available for select shifts.

Openings are available on second shift, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with a $1.50-per-hour shift differential, and third shift, Monday through Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with a $3.00-per-hour shift differential. The role involves working in a manufacturing environment with a supportive team and requires physical activity and work in varying environmental conditions.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• A customer-centric mindset.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform 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 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 routinely and safely climb and descend stairs and ladders, including to access 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.

Responsibilities

• Add dry and liquid palatant 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 retrieve 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 production lines run 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed