Production Utility Float

Barrett Petfood•Brainerd, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Petfood is hiring an onsite Production Utility team member at its Brainerd, Minnesota facility. This hands-on role supports pet food manufacturing through machine operation, product inspections, and work across production areas. The position contributes to product quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a collaborative production environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The stated hourly pay range is $22.50 to $25.50, plus a $3.00 shift differential. The role requires working in a manufacturing environment with varying conditions, including potentially hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or fluctuating-temperature areas. Physical activities include extended periods of standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and safely using stairs, ladders, elevated platforms, and a scissor lift. Barrett Petfood may obtain consumer and investigative consumer reports for employment purposes. If hired, the authorization for future screenings may continue throughout employment, as permitted by law.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail to maintain production quality standards.
Problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
A proactive approach to safety.
Adaptability and willingness to learn and switch between tasks.
Customer-centric focus on producing high-quality products.
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 manufacturing.
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.
Ability to maintain balance and stability on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day operation of the plant.
Work with the Plant Production team to ensure products meet specifications.
Set up, operate, and clean the extruder used for pet food production.
Inspect products to ensure they meet customer specifications for density and size.
Operate the dryer and test kibble.
Operate the Vertical Cooler and mix and add palatants to kibble.
Troubleshoot equipment to ensure products remain within specifications.
Clean under and around plant machinery.
Follow safety protocols and help maintain a clean and safe workspace.