Warehouse Forklift Driver

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Join Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, Minnesota, as a Full-Time Forklift Operator and immerse yourself in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment. Enjoy the thrill of operating state‑of‑the‑art equipment while contributing directly to our mission of delivering high‑quality pet food. This onsite position allows you to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and high performance. You'll earn competitive pay ranging from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts.

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

• Pre‑op inspections of forklifts, reporting repairs and ensuring work requests are submitted.
• Use scanners and forklift tablets to locate ingredients and correct locations if necessary.
• Receive incoming shipment by verifying PO to BOL, receive into internal ERP system, Plex, and then scan and set into rows for storage.
• Restock ingredients back into locations once weight is verified.
• Stage materials for mill processing (FIFO) and dispose of materials.
• Fix and replace broken pallets.
• Pallet trailer and recycling.
• Cycle counts.
• Verify all materials and ingredients are put away and cleaned by shift end.
• Assist in toting out trailers when necessary.
• Assist in dumping totes.

• Strong understanding of safety protocols is crucial.
• Attention to detail for accurately tracking inventory and ensuring proper loading/unloading procedures.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities to resolve issues quickly and maintain operational efficiency.
• Physical stamina to move and lift materials frequently.
• Adaptability in a dynamic setting where priorities shift.

Our team needs you! If you feel that this job is what you're looking for, applying is a piece of cake - just follow the instructions on this page.

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

In connection with your employment with the Company, notice is hereby given that a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may contain information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sources such as your neighbors, friends or associates.

The reports may also contain information about you relating to your criminal history, credit history, driving and/or motor vehicle records, education or employment history or other background checks.

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.

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour.