Job Description

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time Mill Utility in Brainerd, where excitement meets innovation in the manufacturing industry! This onsite position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a customer-centric team that values problem-solving and integrity. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our mill, all while being part of a fun and high-performance culture.

With a competitive pay range of $24.50 - $26.50 per hour, your hard work will be recognized and rewarded. Take the next step in your career and become an integral part of our mission to provide high-quality pet food products. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Embrace the chance to innovate and make a real impact in a dynamic environment where your skills are valued and your ideas matter.

What's your day like? Day to day responsibilities

As a Mill Utility in Brainerd, your day-to-day responsibilities will involve a variety of essential tasks to ensure operational efficiency. You will assist in the setup and the milling process, performing routine maintenance to keep processes running smoothly. Expect to monitor production processes, addressing any issues that arise to uphold our standards of safety and quality.

In addition, you will be responsible for material handling, including loading and unloading shipments while maintaining accurate inventory records. Collaborating with the production team will be key, as you will engage in problem-solving to address challenges and improve workflows. You'll also participate in training sessions to learn about safety protocols and operational procedures, ensuring a thorough understanding of your role in the overall manufacturing process. Your schedule will be Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 PM to 4:00 AM , allowing you to enjoy long weekends while still contributing to our high-performance team.

Day to day 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.
• 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)

Your adaptability and commitment to teamwork will contribute to the success of Barrett Petfood's mission.

What we're looking for in a Mill Utility

To thrive as a Mill Utility in Brainerd, several key skills will contribute to your success in this role. Strong attention to detail is vital, as you will be monitoring production quality and equipment functionality. Effective problem-solving abilities will enable you to quickly identify and resolve issues that may arise during operations. A customer-centric mindset will help you understand the broader impact of your work on product quality and customer satisfaction. Additionally, a solid work ethic and reliability are essential, as you will be working in a dynamic environment that demands consistent performance.

Excellent communication skills are important for collaborating with team members and understanding instructions clearly. Lastly, a proactive approach to safety will ensure that you and your colleagues maintain a safe working environment at all times. Being adaptable and eager to learn will also set you apart in this fast-paced industry.

Ready to join our team?

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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.

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