Mill Laborer​/Forklift Driver

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Barrett Petfood is a dynamic onsite team in Brainerd, Minnesota! As a Full‑Time Mill Associate, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process. Enjoy a competitive pay range of $23.50 to $25.50 per hour while contributing toward our customer‑centric mission.

You will receive benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, and Employee Discounts.

As a new Mill Associate, you will expect a hands‑on experience working directly with equipment, materials, and processes. Your daily tasks include preparing machinery for production runs and ensuring accurate setups.

• Hang bulk totes & add hand adds into correct micro bins
• Read blend sheets
• Operate forklift for staging bagged ingredients
• Verify Plex (internal ERP system) tickets onto pallets
• Scan in/out materials and ingredients as they are used
• Use Plex tickets to unlock micro bins and fill ingredients
• Tag bags correctly with ingredient information
• Use Plex to split, merge, update, and move containers.
• Hang bulk bags using a forklift & tying off bulk bags
• Clean as needed

Monday through Thursday, 5:00 PM to 4:00 AM (long weekends).

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Safety‑first mindset
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new methods
• Eagerness to embrace innovation and a customer‑centric culture

Join us in creating a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners! Our culture values integrity, safety, and high performance.

We’re looking for talented individuals like you. Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career.

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace. In connection with your employment, a consumer report or investigative consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes.

Salary: $23.50 - $25.50 per hour