Production Utility Float

Barrett Petfood; Long Lake Township (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Pet food for employees

Job summary

Barrett Petfood is seeking a Production Utility to join our Brainerd, Minnesota facility. You will operate plant machinery, perform quality checks, and support all areas of production in a fast-paced environment.

The role runs a night shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with a strong focus on safety and process adherence. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, health savings account, paid

Qualifications

• Position involves machine operation, quality checks, and assisting with production.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stay on feet for long periods.
• On-site role in Brainerd, Minnesota with night shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant machinery and assist with all production areas.
• Perform quality inspections and ensure product meets specs.
• Maintain clean, safe workspace and follow safety protocols.
• Troubleshoot equipment to keep product within specs.

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 Barrett Petfood as a Production Utility team member and step into an exciting role where your contributions directly impact the quality of our pet food manufacturing process. This onsite position in Brainerd, Minnesota, offers dynamic work in a fun and customer-focused environment. Enjoy a competitive hourly pay ranging from $22.50 to $25.50, (+$3.00/hr shift differential) reflecting your skills and dedication. Here, every day is an opportunity to tackle challenges and support our commitment to innovation and safety. You'll be part of a high-performance culture that values integrity and encourages you to be a problem solver.

What would you do as a Production Utility

As a new Production Utility team member at Barrett Petfood, you can expect an engaging and hands‑on role that involves various responsibilities crucial to our production process. Your day‑to‑day tasks will include machine operation, quality control inspections, and assisting with all areas of production. You'll also work closely with fellow team members to maintain a clean and safe workspace, adhering to all safety protocols. The position follows a consistent schedule from Monday to Friday, starting at 10:00 PM and wrapping up at 6:30 AM, allowing you to enjoy your mornings while contributing to our mission throughout the night.

day to day responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation of the plant
• Work with the Plant Production team to ensure product meets specifications.
• Setup, Operation of, and cleaning of the extruder used for petfood production.
• Inspection of product to make sure it is meeting customer specifications, density, and size.
• Operation of dryer and testing of kibble.
• Operations of the Vertical Cooler, mixing and adding palletants to kibble.
• troubleshoot equipment to ensure product is within specifications.
• Clean under and around plant machinery

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.
• Ability to safely climb and descend stairs and ladders as required to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

Expect to face diverse challenges daily, making every shift an opportunity for problem-solving and innovation in a collaborative, high-performance environment.