Raw Ingredients Processor

Barrett Petfood; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

PTO

Holidays

Employee discounts

Pet food discount

Job summary

Barrett Petfood is hiring a Full-Time Processor in Brainerd, Minnesota. You will operate manufacturing machinery, mix ingredients to spec, and ensure quality control with a focus on safety. The role runs Monday through Friday, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, in a high-performance environment that values teamwork and integrity.

Compensation ranges from $21.00 to $24.50 per hour with a $1.50/hr shift differential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail is crucial for precise measurements and quality.
• Proficiency in problem-solving helps navigate machinery issues and process improvements.
• Good communication and teamwork are essential to maintain smooth workflow.
• Adaptability and a strong work ethic help manage varied tasks and changes.
• Commitment to safety practices protects yourself and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and mix ingredients according to specifications.
• Maintain quality control and safety protocols in production.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation in the work area.
• Follow schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM.
• Collaborate with team to ensure timely, safe processing.
• Use forklift to unload shipments and update inventory in Plex.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety practices

Tools

Plex Software

Job description

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medical insurance 100% on Us! 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 Full-Time Processor in Brainerd, Minnesota, and immerse yourself in an exciting, high-performance environment built around innovation and customer-centricity. You'll engage in hands-on manufacturing processes where your problem-solving skills contribute directly to our commitment to quality. This onsite position offers competitive pay ranging from $21.00 to $24.50 per hour, (+$1.50/hr shift differential) rewarding your hard work and dedication. You will be part of a fun and dynamic team that values integrity and safety while striving for excellence in every task.

Your day to day as a Processor

As a new Full-Time Processor at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a dynamic day filled with diverse tasks essential to the manufacturing process. Your responsibilities will include operating machinery, mixing ingredients according to strict specifications, and ensuring quality control throughout production. Accuracy and attention to detail are key, as you will be responsible for maintaining safety protocols and cleanliness in your work area. Your typical schedule will be Monday through Friday, starting at 2pm and concluding at 10:30 PM. You will collaborate closely with a supportive team, fostering a culture of high performance and innovation.

• Chip frozen meat blocks apart
• Run Meat Blocks through meat processing equipment.
• Enter batch information into Plex Software and manage inventory on a daily basis to ensure product is in stock and accurately counted
• Mix ingredients together.
• Add oils as needed per customer specifications.
• Clean Meat Room equipment throughout shift and at the end of runs to ensure sanitation of equipment is up to standards.
• Work with a team to ensure product is safely processed in a timely manner.
• Use forklift to unload shipments into freezer and stage product for processing. Enter shipments into inventory on the computer.

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.

Each day will provide opportunities to learn, solve problems, and contribute to our commitment to customer satisfaction and pet food excellence. Embrace the challenges and rewards of this essential role in a thriving company!

Would you be a great Processor ?

To thrive as a Full-Time Processor at Barrett Petfood, several key skills will set you up for success in this fast-paced manufacturing environment. First and foremost, strong attention to detail is crucial, as you will need to ensure precise measurements and quality standards in every batch produced. Proficiency in problem-solving will help you navigate challenges effectively, whether it’s troubleshooting machinery or identifying areas for improvement in processes. Additionally, good communication and teamwork skills are essential, as you will collaborate with colleagues to maintain a smooth workflow. Adaptability and a strong work ethic will enable you to manage a variety of tasks and respond positively to changes throughout the day. Finally, a commitment to safety practices will ensure not only your well‑being but also that of your fellow team members in our customer-focused culture.

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: $21.00 - $24.50 per hour