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Join Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, Minnesota, as a Full-Time Operator and immerse yourself in an exciting environment that prioritizes safety and innovation. This onsite role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performance team dedicated to delivering quality products for our furry friends. Enjoy competitive pay between $22.50 - $24.50 per hour while working in a fun, customer‑focused culture that values problem-solving and integrity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts.

As a new Full-Time Operator at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a dynamic day‑to‑day experience in the manufacturing environment. Your primary responsibilities will include operating production machinery, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety standards throughout the work process. You will collaborate closely with team members to troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Each day, you will engage in various tasks, such as mixing ingredients, monitoring equipment performance, and packaging finished products.

• Set packaging line to machine centerlines and confirm setup is set to the correct product
• Set dog food bags to the correct centerlines
• Drive quality through monitoring and validating that the product is within standards, checking paperwork, and ensuring the product is correct
• Conduct & record metal, weight, seals, and lot code checks.
• Verify cleans are accurate by assigning duties to others on the line, filling out quality documents, and ensuring it is completed in a timely manner
• Communicate with material handlers on upcoming jobs so it is an easy transition
• Communicates packaging needs with packaging Supervisor as necessary
• Notifies Packaging Supervisor of any Safety, Quality, or Production escalation issues
• Support troubleshooting of equipment to ensure that daily throughput requirements are met
• Notify maintenance if the packaging line breaks

Schedule:

Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

To excel as a Full‑Time Operator at Barrett Petfood, several key skills will contribute to your success in this fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail is essential for maintaining quality control and ensuring safe production practices. Adept problem‑solving abilities will help you identify and address any issues that arise during operations, fostering a proactive approach to challenges. Effective communication skills are important as you'll be collaborating with teammates, sharing insights, and contributing to a positive work atmosphere.

A solid understanding of basic mechanical concepts will be beneficial when operating machinery and troubleshooting equipment.

Additionally, a commitment to safety protocols and a customer‑centric mindset will align with our company values. Adaptability and a willingness to learn will further enhance your performance, as you'll be an integral part of a team focused on innovation and high performance in pet food manufacturing.

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

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, which may involve personal interviews with 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: $22.50 - $24.50 per hour