BRD Mill Setup Specialist

Barrett Petfood; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Employee discounts

Complimentary pet food

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN is hiring a Full-Time Setup Associate to join our onsite manufacturing team. You will prepare machinery for production runs, read blend sheets, operate a forklift, and verify Plex ERP tickets, while keeping a safe, high-performance workspace.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, HSA, PTO, holidays, employee

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail for precise setups and adjustments.
• Safe-work practices to maintain a secure production environment.
• Effective communication with team members to stay aligned.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve setup issues.
• Willingness to learn new methods and adapt to process changes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machinery for production runs with accurate setups.
• Read and interpret blend sheets to ensure correct formulations.
• Operate forklift for staging bagged ingredients.
• Verify Plex tickets on pallets and scan materials.
• Tag bags with correct ingredient information and track movements.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area throughout shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Team communication

Tools

Plex ERP

Forklift operation

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 Setup Associate in Brainerd, Minnesota, where excitement and innovation meet! As part of our dynamic onsite team, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process, surrounded by a fun and high-performance culture that values integrity and safety. Enjoy a competitive pay range of $21.50 to $25.00 per hour while problem-solving and contributing to our customer-centric mission.

Take the next step in your career and be part of a company that believes in both its people and pets!

Day to day as a Setup Associate

As a new Setup Associate at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a hands-on experience working directly with equipment, materials, and processes in our production environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include preparing machinery for production runs, ensuring that all setups are completed accurately and efficiently. You will work closely with team members to maintain a safe workspace while identifying any potential issues that may arise during the setup process. Your schedule will be Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, allowing you to enjoy long weekends while still contributing to our high-performance team. Embrace the challenge of mastering new skills while fostering a customer-focused mindset as you help us deliver quality pet food products.

• 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

Join us in creating a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners!

Are you the Setup Associate we’re looking for?

To be successful as a Setup Associate at Barrett Petfood, you will need a blend of practical skills and personal attributes. Strong attention to detail is essential, as you’ll be responsible for precise setups and adjustments that directly impact production quality. Effective communication skills will enable you to collaborate seamlessly with your team, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed throughout the process. Problem-solving skills are crucial, allowing you to quickly identify and resolve issues that may arise during setups.

A safety-first mindset is non-negotiable, as maintaining a safe work environment is a core value of our company. Additionally, being adaptable and willing 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 as a valuable team member.

Make your move

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you!

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 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: $21.50 - $25.00 per hour