Brainerd Mill Laborer 2nd shift

Barrett Petfood; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Barrett Petfood is seeking a Full Time Mill Laborer in Brainerd, Minnesota. You will operate machinery, mix ingredients, and help maintain a clean, safe mill environment while contributing to high-quality pet food production.

Expect a Monday–Thursday schedule from 5 PM to 4 AM, with competitive hourly pay. This role offers growth in a fast-paced, safety-focused manufacturing setting and the chance to join a cooperative, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Operate machinery and mix ingredients safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout the mill.
• Follow safety protocols and report issues promptly.
• Stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and assist in production processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the mill.
• Assist in dumping bulk totes and handling ingredients.
• Ensure correct weights and labeling of ingredients.

Skills

Machinery operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Job description

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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 Mill Laborer in Brainerd, Minnesota, where every day brings new opportunities and challenges! You will be at the heart of our innovative manufacturing process, contributing to high-quality pet food that pets love. Enjoy a vibrant, fun culture that prioritizes safety and customer satisfaction while working alongside a dedicated and high-performing team. This onsite position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $20.00 - $23.50, rewarding your hard work and commitment.

Engage in problem-solving and experience firsthand how your contributions impact our customers and their pets. Whether you're looking to start your career or enhance your skills in a thriving industry, Barrett Petfood provides an exciting environment to grow.

As a new Mill Laborer at Barrett Petfood, you can expect an engaging and dynamic work environment where every day is filled with hands-on tasks. Your daily responsibilities will include operating machinery, mixing ingredients, and ensuring that our production processes run smoothly. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout the mill, ensuring that our products meet the highest quality expectations.

Additionally, you will collaborate closely with your team to troubleshoot any issues that arise, participating in problem-solving discussions to improve processes. The position requires you to follow safety protocols and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced setting.

Your scheduled work hours are Monday through Thursday, from 5 PM to 4 AM, providing you with a long weekend to recharge.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Guide semi-trailer into designated area
• Complete incoming and outbound inspection reports
• Sample raw materials
• Receive in raw materials
• Inventory/cycle counts
• Assist in dumping bulk totes
• Ensure proper ingredient weights, materials, and labeling as required
• Report, document, and repair any discrepancies found within your work area.
• Clean equipment and facilities

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.

Will you join our team?

So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

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 interview 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: $20.00 - $23.50 per hour