Mill Bulk Material Handler Multiple Shifts

Barrett Petfood; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (company paid)

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Complimentary pet food

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, Minnesota is seeking a Mill Bulk Material Handler to support our manufacturing operations. You will ensure the efficient transport of materials within the yard and coordinate with operators to meet production schedules.

This role offers competitive hourly pay and a strong benefits package including company-paid medical insurance. Key duties include tracking trailers, loading bulk ingredients per schedule, and ensuring accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent driving skills and a solid understanding of safety protocols are essential.
• Effective communication with team members to manage logistical issues.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk and lift up to 50 pounds as required.

Responsibilities

• Track trailers and inventory in the yard.
• Ensure bulk ingredients are loaded per schedule.
• Communicate with the Operator and verify pit switchover and quantities.
• Unload and load flour from hopper bottom trailers.
• Verify paperwork and condition of trailers; take samples from hoppers.
• Move van trailers, stage trailers in heated shed, and maintain FIFO inventory.
• Assist with bulk totes and keep unload bay, trucks and trailers clean.

Skills

Driving skills

Safety protocols

Communication

Problem solving

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 the Barrett Petfood team as a Mill Bulk Material handler in Brainerd, Minnesota, and immerse yourself in an exciting role that directly supports our innovative manufacturing processes. You'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring the efficient transport of materials within the yard. Competitive pay ranging from $21.50 to $25.00 per hour.

Available Shifts

• 2ND SHIFT Mon - Thurs 5PM - 4AM (+$3 shift differential)
• 4TH SHIFT: FRI - SUN 4AM - 4PM (+4 shift differential)

With a focus on safety and integrity, your contributions will make a difference in delivering the quality pet food our customers rely on. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic, customer-focused team where your skills will shine.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Track trailers and inventory of the trailer lot
• Ensure Mill has bulk ingredients loaded per schedule
• Communicate with Operator and verify pit switchover, ingredients needed, and amounts verified
• Unload and load flour out of a hopper bottom trailer
• Check seals and always verify paperwork and condition of tailers
• Take samples from front and back of hoppers
• Move van trailers
• Stage trailers in heated shed
• Inventory including FIFO
• Clean unload bay, trucks, and trailers
• Tote overheads out when necessary
• Assist in handling bulk totes when necessary

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.

This fulfilling role allows you to contribute to our innovative manufacturing processes while honing your driving skills in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements For This POSITION

First and foremost, excellent driving skills and a solid understanding of safety protocols are crucial to navigate the yard efficiently and securely. You should possess strong communication abilities to effectively interact with team members and manage any logistical issues that arise.

Problem-solving skills will be important as you tackle challenges that may occur during operations. Also, attention to detail is vital for conducting pre-trip inspections and ensuring all trailers are moved without incident. Adaptability and the ability to work well under pressure will help you excel in our fast-paced environment, where prioritizing tasks is key to maintaining operational flow.

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