Raw Ingredient Laborer - Brainerd Mid

Barrett Petfood•Brainerd, MN

4d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time, onsite Raw Ingredient Receiver in Brainerd, Minnesota. The role supports the pet food manufacturing process by receiving and inspecting raw ingredients, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring ingredients and work areas meet quality and safety standards. The position works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborates with team members to process products safely and on time. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM. The advertised pay range is $21.00–$24.50 per hour, with a $1.50 shift differential. The role also includes managing daily meat-room operations, training staff in workflow and sanitation, processing ingredients, and cleaning equipment. Employment may involve a background investigation, including consumer or investigative consumer reports.

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, or 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 according to customer specifications.
Receive 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 runs to maintain sanitation standards.
Work with a team to ensure products are processed safely and on time.
Inspect incoming shipments of raw ingredients to ensure they meet quality standards.
Accurately record ingredient specifications and maintain organized inventory.
Perform regular checks of storage areas to ensure freshness and compliance with safety regulations.