BRD Mill Setup Specialist Weekend 2nd shift

Great careers start with great benefits! Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, health savings account, paid time off, seven paid holidays, employee discounts, complimentary pet food, and fun, company-sponsored events.

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full‑Time Setup Associate in Brainerd, Minnesota, contributing to our manufacturing process within a fun and high‑performance culture that values integrity and safety. Competitive pay ranges from $25.50 to $27.50 per hour while you problem‑solve and support our customer‑centric mission.

As a Setup Associate you will work directly with equipment, materials, and processes in our production environment. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include preparing machinery for production runs, ensuring all setups are completed accurately and efficiently, and working closely with team members to maintain a safe workspace while identifying potential issues that may arise during the setup process.

Schedule:

Friday – Sunday, 4:00 PM to 4:00 AM, allowing you to enjoy 4 days off while still contributing to our high‑performance team.

• 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

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times

To be successful you will need a blend of practical skills and personal attributes. Strong attention to detail is essential for precise setups and adjustments that directly impact production quality. Effective communication skills enable you to collaborate seamlessly with your team. Problem‑solving skills are crucial for quickly identifying and resolving issues that may arise during setups. A safety‑first mindset is non‑negotiable.

Adaptability and willingness to learn new methods will help you thrive in our fast‑paced manufacturing environment. An eagerness to embrace innovation and contribute to the customer‑centric culture will set you apart.

We're looking for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference. If you are eager to join our team and help us achieve our goals, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career with endless possibilities.

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all employees. In connection with your employment, we may obtain a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may contain information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living, as well as criminal history, credit history, driving and/or motor vehicle records, education or employment history, or other background checks.

You have the right 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, allowing the Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or re‑assignment as permitted by law unless revoked in writing.

Salary: $25.50 - $27.50 per hour

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