Pet Food Production Operator - 2nd/3rd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (company paid)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company 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 Brainerd, Minnesota is seeking a Full-Time Operator to join a safety- and innovation-focused manufacturing team. This onsite role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and PTO.

As an Operator, you will operate production machinery, ensure quality control, and uphold safety standards. You will troubleshoot with teammates and contribute to continuous improvement, including mixing

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail to maintain quality control.
• Strong problem-solving abilities for troubleshooting.
• Effective communication within a team.
• Basic mechanical understanding helpful for equipment.
• Commitment to safety protocols and high performance.

Responsibilities

• Set packaging line to machine centerlines and confirm setup is correct.
• Set dog food bags to correct centerlines.
• Drive quality by monitoring product and checking paperwork.
• Conduct and record metal, weight, seals, and lot code checks.
• Verify cleanliness by assigning duties and completing quality docs.
• Communicate packaging needs with supervisor and notify issues to leadership.
• Support troubleshooting to meet daily throughput requirements.
• Notify maintenance if the packaging line breaks.

Job description

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, Minnesota is seeking a Full-Time Operator to join a safety- and innovation-focused manufacturing team. This onsite role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and PTO.

As an Operator, you will operate production machinery, ensure quality control, and uphold safety standards. You will troubleshoot with teammates and contribute to continuous improvement, including mixing