Production Laborer

Barrett Petfood; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Employee discounts

Complimentary pet food

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Little Falls, Minnesota, is hiring a Full-Time Production Laborer to join a dynamic manufacturing team focused on safety and quality. You will operate machinery, assemble ingredients, and ensure smooth production lines while adhering to GMPs.

Starting pay ranges from $19.00 to $22.50 per hour with shift differentials on 3rd and weekend shifts. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement match, PTO, and more as part of our comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Proven problem-solving abilities to tackle daily production challenges.
• Attention to detail to maintain quality standards.
• Customer-centric mindset guiding daily tasks.
• Physical stamina to stand and perform repetitive tasks.
• Excellent communication with team and supervisors.
• Commitment to safety and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and assemble product ingredients.
• Move finished totes to warehouse and packaging using a forklift.
• Record and print labels.
• Setup and calibrate pumps for each run.
• Follow GMPs and safety protocols.
• Operate a floor scrubber and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Safety mindset

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 Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time Production Laborer in Little Falls, Minnesota, and immerse yourself in a dynamic manufacturing environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. Experience the satisfaction of being a problem solver—each day brings new challenges that contribute directly to our customer-centric mission. You'll play a vital role in creating high-quality pet food while adhering to our core value of safety.

Plus, enjoy working onsite with a fun and supportive team dedicated to high performance. Starting pay ranges from $19.00 to $22.50 per hour, with higher rates available for select shifts. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career in a growing industry. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a customer-focused culture, we encourage you to.

Your role as a Production Laborer

As a new Production Laborer at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a welcoming and engaging environment where teamwork is paramount. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include operating machinery, assemble product ingredients, and ensuring that production lines run smoothly. You will be actively involved in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, as these are vital to our operations.

We have openings on 3rd and weekend shifts!

• 3rd: Mon - Fri 10PM - 630AM ($3.00 shift differential)
• Weekend Day - 1 weekday, Sat., Sun. 6AM - 6PM ($4.00 shift differential)

Responsibilities

• Add palletant (dry & liquid) to finished product
• Add color dies to product
• Move finished totes to warehouse and packaging departments using a forklift
• Record and print off labels
• Setup and calibrate pumps for each run
• Use Forklift to get supplies
• Follow GMP's and safety protocols
• Operate a floor scrubber
• Sweep, mop and sanitize throughout the facility
• Clean totes

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

Are you a good fit for this Production Laborer job?

To be successful as a Production Laborer at Barrett Petfood, you'll need a variety of essential skills that align with our core values. Strong problem-solving skills will help you tackle daily challenges in the production process, while attention to detail ensures that our high-quality standards are met consistently. A customer-centric mindset is crucial, as understanding our end goal—delivering excellent pet food—will guide your daily tasks and decisions. Additionally, physical stamina is important, as the role involves standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks. Excellent communication skills will enable you to collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors, fostering a supportive working environment.

Finally, a commitment to safety will help you adhere to procedures designed to keep you and your colleagues secure while operating in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Embrace your passion for innovation and join us in making a difference!

Ready to join our team?

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

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: $19.00 - $22.50 per hour