Full-Time Pet Food Operator with Benefits

Barrett Petfood; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance 100% company-paid

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, Minnesota, is hiring a Full-Time Operator to join a high‑performance manufacturing team. The role offers competitive hourly pay with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401(k) matching and paid time off.

As an Operator you’ll set up packaging lines, verify product quality, perform routine line checks, and collaborate with material handlers and supervision to ensure safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking in a factory environment.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders as required.

Responsibilities

• Set packaging line to machine centerlines and confirm setup is correct.
• Set dog food bags to the correct centerlines.
• Monitor product quality and verify paperwork to ensure standards.
• Conduct and record metal, weight, seals, and lot code checks.
• Ensure cleans are accurate and document quality checks.
• Communicate packaging needs with supervisor and plan for upcoming jobs.
• Notify supervisor of safety, quality or production issues.
• Assist troubleshooting to meet daily throughput goals.
• Notify maintenance if the packaging line breaks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Job description

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, Minnesota, is hiring a Full-Time Operator to join a high‑performance manufacturing team. The role offers competitive hourly pay with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401(k) matching and paid time off.

As an Operator you’ll set up packaging lines, verify product quality, perform routine line checks, and collaborate with material handlers and supervision to ensure safe, efficient production.