Night Extruder Operator – Pet Food Production Pro

Barrett Petfood; Suburban Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Employee discounts

Complimentary pet food

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Little Falls, Minnesota, is hiring a Full-Time Skilled Operator to join a fast-paced manufacturing team focused on quality and safety. You will operate and maintain various equipment to produce high-quality pet food.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, with a pay range of $22.50 to $26 per hour plus a $3 shift differential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in a factory setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment to meet daily production goals.
• Monitor machinery, perform inspections, and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure product meets specifications, density, and size through testing and adjustments.
• Collaborate with Meat Room and Mill to ensure product meets specs.
• Set up, operate, and clean the extruder used for petfood production.
• Inspect product for quality and consistency.
• Operate the dryer and test kibble.
• Run the Vertical Cooler, and add paletants to kibble.
• Keep work area clean under and around machinery.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety mindset

Communication

Tools

Extruder

Dryer

Vertical Cooler

Measuring instruments

Job description

Barrett Petfood in Little Falls, Minnesota, is hiring a Full-Time Skilled Operator to join a fast-paced manufacturing team focused on quality and safety. You will operate and maintain various equipment to produce high-quality pet food.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, with a pay range of $22.50 to $26 per hour plus a $3 shift differential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and more.