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Production Utility Float

Barrett Petfood
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Apr 2025
💰 $48,000/yr

About the role


 

$1,000.00 Hiring Bonus!


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:  Production Utility Float

This position will be Cross Trained in different areas of the plant. This Key position is fulltime and is also responsible as a backup operator for the production equipment of the plant.

Attributes:
 

  • Forward Planning & Strategic Thinking  

  • Problem Solving  

  • Goal-oriented  

  • Communication 

  • Attention to Detail 

  • Organization & Time Management  

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

Job Requirements:

  • Able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Able to obtain Fork/Truck license.
  • Forklift experience is required.
  • Follow GMP’s and safety protocols.
  • Great trouble-shooting skills
  • Computer literate
  • Team effort and communication
  • Willing and able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Attention to detail and desire to clean is a must.
  • Mechanically inclined

Hours: 

  • Monday - Friday
  • 3rd Shift: 10pm- 6:30am

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.00 per hour 

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Free Pet Food
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement Plan/401K w/Match
  • Vision Insurance
  • 7 Paid Holidays

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