Production Laborer

Production Laborer Opportunity

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 apply today!

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 2nd and 3rd shifts!

• 2nd: Mon - Fri 2pm - 10:30pm (+$1.50/hr shift differential)
• 3rd: Mon - Fri 10PM - 6:30AM ($3.00/hr shift differential)

Responsibilities include:

• 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 include:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.
• Climb and descend stairs and ladders safely and routinely, including accessing elevated work areas and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate or work from a scissor lift to access elevated equipment and production areas for inspection, verification, and environmental or sanitation sampling
• Maintain balance and stability while working on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces, as applicable.
• Work in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.

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!

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.