Raw Ingredient Operator 3rd

Great careers start with great benefits!

Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 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 Process Operator in Brainerd, Minnesota
, where you can thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment. This onsite position allows you to be at the forefront of our innovative production processes, ensuring quality and safety while contributing to the well-being of pets everywhere. With a pay range of $22.00- $25.50
per hour (+$3.00/hr shift differential), you'll be rewarded for your hard work and dedication. As a problem solver within our customer-centric culture, you'll play a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring top-notch pet food production. This is not just a job; it's a chance to join a fun, high-performance team dedicated to excellence and integrity in every aspect of our manufacturing process.

As a Full Time Process Operator at Barrett Petfood, you can expect an engaging and fast-paced work environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include monitoring and controlling raw ingredient equipment, ensuring that all processes meet established safety and quality standards. You'll collaborate closely with team members to troubleshoot any issues that arise, making quick decisions to keep operations running smoothly. Regularly inspecting equipment and packaging output will be crucial, as will maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the meat room
• Train staff on proper meat room workflow and sanitation procedures
• Enter batch information into Plex Software and manage inventory on a daily basis to ensure product is in stock and accurately counted
• Mix ingredients together and grind blocks of meat into meat grinder
• Add oils as needed per customer specifications
• Unload frozen meat pallets into freezer for storage using forklift
• Clean meat room equipment at throughout the day and at the end of runs to ensure sanitation of equipment is up to standards
• Work with a team to ensure product is safely processed in a timely manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Must be able 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.
• Climb and descend stairs and ladders safely and routinely, 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
• Maintain balance and stability while working on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces, as applicable.
• Work in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.

You will work from Monday to Friday, with a schedule from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
, allowing you to enjoy your mornings while being part of a vital team that contributes to high-quality pet food manufacturing. This role will provide you with opportunities for growth as you gain hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry.

To thrive as a Full Time Process Operator at Barrett Petfood, several key skills are essential. First and foremost, strong problem-solving…