LF Mill Operator

Barrett Petfood; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Employee discounts

Complimentary pet food

Company events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Little Falls, Minnesota, is hiring a Full-Time Mill Operator to manage flour handling, loading/unloading, and yard logistics in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role includes operating a flour distribution system, trailers, and ensuring product quality with strict safety standards.

Competitive pay ($22.00–$25.50 per hour) and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k) match, PTO, holidays, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing facility.
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, reach, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Climb and descend stairs and ladders safely and routinely, including accessing elevated work areas and equipment.
• Operate or work from a scissor lift to access elevated equipment and production areas for inspection, verification, and sanitation sampling
• Maintain balance and stability on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces.
• Work in varying environmental conditions (hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or temperature fluctuations).

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials and finished products around the yard, ensuring efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
• Navigate the facility, maintain safety standards, and keep the yard organized and tidy.
• Operate and monitor the computerized flour handling and distribution system to safely and accurately transfer flour into designated storage bins.
• Receive and unload hopper-bottom flour trailers, ensuring materials are transferred to the correct storage location.
• Verify the flour type, load information, and designated bin prior to unloading to prevent contamination or misallocation.
• Inspect incoming flour and trailer interiors for foreign materials, contamination, or other conditions that could impact product quality.
• Safely connect and disconnect trailers to the unloading system and operate equipment per procedures.
• Sweep and clean hopper-bottom trailers after unloading to ensure all product is removed and trailers are ready.
• Return emptied trailers to the designated Foltz lot in an orderly and timely manner.
• Monitor flour levels in storage bins and coordinate with production personnel to ensure continuous supply for manufacturing.
• Maintain awareness of bin assignments and flour inventory to support production and prevent cross-contamination.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, material discrepancies, foreign materials, or quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas around unloading, transfer, and storage systems.
• Follow all food safety, quality, safety, and operating procedures while handling raw materials and operating mill equipment.
• Assist in the Meat Room as needed

Job description

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medical insurance 100% on Us!Great careers start with great benefits!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 Operator in Little Falls, Minnesota, where your driving skills meet the vibrant culture of our manufacturing environment! Enjoy the thrill of driving in a fast-paced yet fun atmosphere, ensuring smooth transportation of materials within our facility. With a competitive pay range of $22.00 to $25.50 per hour, this onsite role offers you the opportunity to be a key player in a customer-centric company that values innovation and integrity. Here, you'll solve logistical challenges daily, contributing to high performance while embracing the camaraderie of a supportive team.

If you're ready to drive your career forward in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

What Would You Do As An Operator

You can expect a dynamic and engaging daily routine. Your primary responsibilities will include moving raw materials and finished products around the yard, ensuring efficient loading and unloading of trucks. You'll be navigating our facility, maintaining safety standards, and keeping the yard organized and tidy.

AVAILABLE SCHEDULES

• 3RD SHIFT MON - FRI 10PM-630AM (+$3.00/HR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL)
• 4TH SHIFT THURS, SAT, SUN 6AM-6PM (+$4.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL)

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the computerized flour handling and distribution system to safely and accurately transfer flour into designated storage bins.
• Receive and unload hopper-bottom flour trailers, ensuring materials are transferred to the correct storage location.
• Verify the flour type, load information, and designated bin prior to unloading to prevent product contamination or misallocation.
• Inspect incoming flour and trailer interiors for foreign materials, contamination, or other conditions that could impact product quality.
• Safely connect and disconnect trailers to the unloading system and operate equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Thoroughly sweep and clean hopper-bottom trailers after unloading to ensure all product is removed and trailers are ready for release.
• Return emptied trailers to the designated Foltz lot in an orderly and timely manner.
• Monitor flour levels in storage bins and coordinate with production personnel to ensure an adequate and continuous supply of flour is available for manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate awareness of bin assignments and flour inventory to support production requirements and prevent cross-contamination.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, material discrepancies, foreign materials, or quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas around the flour unloading, transfer, and storage systems.
• Follow all established food safety, quality, safety, and operating procedures while handling raw materials and operating mill equipment.
• Assist in the Meat Room as needed

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.

Our team needs you!

We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your management skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times.

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: $22.00 - $25.50 per hour