Raw Ingredient Laborer

Barrett Petfood•Little Falls, MN

5d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time Raw Ingredient Associate in Little Falls, Minnesota. This onsite manufacturing role contributes to the processing of raw ingredients for pet food in a team-oriented environment. The position pays $21.00–$24.50 per hour, with shift differentials of $3.00 per hour for the third shift and $4.00 per hour for the fourth shift. Available schedules are Monday through Friday, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., or Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The role involves preparing and processing meat and other ingredients, maintaining equipment sanitation, and helping ensure production is safe and timely. It requires attention to detail, organization, effective communication, problem-solving, a commitment to safety, and physical stamina. Work takes place in a manufacturing facility with varying environmental conditions, including potentially hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or fluctuating-temperature areas.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to observe and inspect raw materials to ensure they meet quality standards.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and relay ingredient status or issues.
Proactive problem-solving skills and willingness to suggest process improvements.
Commitment to safety practices and willingness to learn industry regulations.
Physical stamina and ability to work actively throughout the shift.
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 accessing 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.

Responsibilities

Chip frozen meat blocks apart.
Run meat blocks through meat processing equipment.
Mix ingredients together.
Add oils as needed according to customer specifications.
Clean meat room equipment throughout the shift and at the end of production runs to ensure sanitation standards are met.
Work with a team to ensure product is processed safely and in a timely manner.
Use a forklift to unload shipments into the freezer and stage product for processing when needed.