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1st Shift Mill Utility Float

Barrett Petfood
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Apr 2025
💰 $44,000/yr

About the role


$1,000 Sign On Bonus
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About Barrett 

Located in the heart of central Minnesota, Barrett Petfood develops super premium pet food diets from emerging brands to market leaders in the industry. Our family-owned, nimble execution and continuous innovation takes pet food manufacturing, packaging and distribution to differentiating levels. With a relationship focus and a family feel, we offer many career opportunities throughout our process.  

Purpose: Mill Utility Float
The purpose of this position is to provide support for all areas of the Mill department and provide coverage where there are gaps.

Attributes:  

A thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other effective manufacturing and distribution techniques is desired. 

  • Organization 
  • Communication 
  • Attention to Detail 
  • Mechanical
  • Forward Planning
  • Experience driving a "semi sized" vehicle ir backing up an 18+ ft. trailer, boat, etc.


Responsibilities: 

  • This position is responsible for frequent monitoring and adjustment of multiple variable controls to ensure proper operation of the flour mill and warehouse. 

  • Maintain product specification in accordance with the standards. 

  • Ensure proper ingredient weights, materials, and labeling as required. 

  • Report, document, and repair any discrepancies found within your work area. 

  • Conduct quality checks to ensure quality specifications are being met. 

  • Complete all quality assurance documentation and mill parameter documentation. 

  • Promptly relay information to Mill Manager and Leads regarding problems, safety concerns, or suggestions. 

  • Set up Mirco bins. 

  • Set up Bulk product in superstack totes. 

  • Use Yard dog. to Move Trailers in the yard

  • Facilitate shift to shift communication. 

  • Able to work with a team and independently. 

  • Must maintain good cleaning and safety practices. 

  • Take photos of incoming shipments and document damages to receive credit on merchandise. 

  • Count, check, and annotate location and weights of bulk trailers as they are used for Milling operations. 

  • Unload and transfer bulk material as directed from the Mill Lead. 

  • Load bulk trailers with flour and make ready for shipment to Little Falls plant. 

  • Ensure correct location of Bulk Trailers as they are received, used, and loaded. 

  • Good inventory practices. FIFO (first in, First out)  

Job Requirements: 

  • Willing and able to lift up to 75 lbs 

  • Able to work with a team and independently 

  • Must be able to use forklift and boom lift

  • CDL is a plus Must have current Valid Driver's license

  • Proficient in computer skills including email 

  • Work in an uncontrolled cold/hot dusty environment 

Hours: 

1st Shift:  4am – 3pm Monday - Thursday
 

Compensation: $22.50 per hour

Benefits 

  • Company Paid Medical    

  • Affordable Dental & Vision   

  • Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability   

  • 401k with Company Match    

  • 7 Paid Holidays   

  • Paid Time Off   

  • Parental Leave 

  • Wellness Program   

  • Free Pet Food   
     

    Disclaimer 

    This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Barrett reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant.


     

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