Raw Ingredient Forklift Driver​/Laborer

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full Time Raw Ingredient Receiver in Brainerd, Minnesota, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality ingredients are delivered to our innovative pet food manufacturing process. This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment that values problem‑solving and customer‑centricity. With a competitive pay range of $19 - $21 per hour, you will be rewarded for your contributions while enjoying a fun and high‑performance company culture.

Surrounded by a team of passionate individuals, you will help uphold our commitment to safety and integrity every day. You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Apply now to be part of a company that continuously seeks to push boundaries and redefine the pet food industry!

As a new Full Time Raw Ingredient Receiver at Barrett Petfood, you can expect to engage in a variety of essential tasks daily. Your day will begin promptly at 9:00 AM, where you will inspect incoming shipments of raw ingredients, ensuring they meet our quality standards. You'll utilize equipment to unload trucks and accurately record ingredient specifications. Additionally, you will maintain an organized inventory and perform regular checks on the storage areas to ensure freshness and compliance with safety regulations.

Your schedule will run Monday through Friday, ending at 5:30 PM, allowing you to enjoy a stable work‑life balance. Collaborating closely with team members, you will foster a customer‑focused environment while contributing to innovative processes that uphold our integrity and excellence.

To thrive as a Full Time Raw Ingredient Receiver at Barrett Petfood, certain skills are essential for success in this role. First and foremost, strong attention to detail is crucial, as you'll be inspecting and recording ingredient specifications meticulously. Effective communication skills will help you collaborate well with team members and address any potential issues promptly. Additionally, problem‑solving abilities will be valuable when troubleshooting discrepancies or maintaining efficient inventory processes.

A solid understanding of safety procedures will ensure you adhere to all protocols in handling raw materials. Physical stamina is also important, as the role may involve lifting and moving heavy items. Lastly, a customer‑centric mindset will empower you to contribute positively to our mission of delivering high‑quality pet food, reinforcing our focus on integrity and safety every day.

If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. Best of luck!

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all of our employees.

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You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receipt of this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. The scope of this notice and authorization is not limited to the present and, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allow the Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, as permitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.