LF Packaging Material Handler

Barrett Petfood; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Petfood is seeking a Full-Time Forklift Driver in Little Falls, Minnesota, with a pay range of $19.50-$23.00 per hour. The role emphasizes safety, ERP usage (Plex), and accurate pallet handling in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Join a benefits-friendly team with opportunities to contribute to efficient packaging, inventory accuracy, and on-site operations while working on multiple shifts. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to operate forklifts and related equipment

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a manufacturing setting.
• Comfort with manual lifting and physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate Plex ERP to locate bulk product in the facility.
• Inspects bulk product quality prior to movement.
• Scan bulk product onto the packaging line.
• Safely hang 2,000 lb bulk product on the packaging line and notify the packaging operator.
• Weigh bulk product that is not packaged and report to the packaging operator.
• Ensure FIFO for products.
• Enter product information and print labels for pallets in Plex.
• Screen kibble as necessary.
• Conduct daily forklift inspections and complete paperwork.
• Wrap and transport finished pallets to the warehouse and stage for shipping.
• Count and check orders as they are packaged for accuracy.

Skills

Forklift operation

Plex ERP

Quality inspection

Inventory management

Tools

Plex ERP

Job description

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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 the Barrett Petfood family as a Full-Time Forklift Driver in Little Falls, Minnesota , where excitement and opportunity await you onsite! Experience the thrill of being an integral part of a cutting-edge manufacturing environment that values innovation and safety. With a competitive pay range of $19.50 - $23.00 per hour, you will be rewarded for your hard work and dedication. Collaborate with a vibrant team that fosters a culture of fun and high performance, encouraging you to solve challenges and enhance customer satisfaction daily.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE

• 1ST SHIFT MON- FRI 6AM-230PM
• 3RD SHIFT Mon - Fri 10PM - 630AM (+$3.00 shift differential)

Day to Day responsibilities

• Utilize Barrett's ERP system, Plex, for location of bulk product
• Ensure quality of bulk product by inspecting product prior to movement
• Scan bulk product onto the packaging line it will hang on
• Safely hang 2,000lb bulk product on the packaging line & notify the packaging operator
• Weigh any bulk product that did not get packaged into smaller bags & report it to the packaging operator
• Ensure FIFO
• Enter product information & print labels for pallets in our ERP system, Plex
• Screen kibble as necessary
• Conduct daily forklift inspections and complete paperwork
• Wrap & transport finished pallets to the warehouse & stage for shipping
• Count and check orders as they are packaged for accuracy

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.

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.