Raw Ingredient Laborer

Barrett Petfood•Brainerd, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time Raw Ingredient Laborer in Brainerd, Minnesota. This onsite role supports the pet food manufacturing process by receiving, inspecting, handling, and recording raw ingredients, while helping ensure product quality, safety, and sanitation. The position pays $21.00–$24.50 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift differential, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM. The role includes managing day-to-day meat room operations, maintaining inventory, preparing ingredients to customer specifications, and keeping equipment and work areas clean. The employee works with a team to process products safely and on time, and may train staff in workflow and sanitation procedures. The posting also states that employment-related consumer and investigative consumer reports may be obtained, including during employment where permitted by law.

Requirements

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 areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operation of the meat room.
Train staff in proper workflow and sanitation procedures.
Enter batch information into Plex Software and manage daily inventory to ensure product is in stock and accurately counted.
Mix ingredients and grind blocks of meat using a meat grinder.
Add oils as needed according to customer specifications.
Receive incoming trucks and enter inventory into the computer.
Unload frozen meat pallets into the freezer for storage using a forklift.
Clean meat room equipment throughout the day and at the end of production runs to maintain sanitation standards.
Work with a team to ensure products are safely processed in a timely manner.
Inspect incoming raw ingredient shipments and record ingredient specifications.
Maintain organized inventory and check storage areas for freshness and compliance with safety regulations.