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Mill Laborer/Forklift Driver B

Barrett Petfood
Brainerd, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time Setup Associate in Brainerd, Minnesota, where excitement and innovation meet! As part of our dynamic onsite team, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process, surrounded by a fun and high-performance culture that values integrity and safety. Enjoy a competitive pay range of $20.50 to $22.50 per hour while problem-solving and contributing to our customer-centric mission.

You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, and Employee Discounts. Take the next step in your career and be part of a company that believes in both its people and pets!

Day to day as a Setup Associate

As a new Setup Associate at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a hands-on experience working directly with equipment, materials, and processes in our production environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include preparing machinery for production runs, ensuring that all setups are completed accurately and efficiently. You will work closely with team members to maintain a safe workspace while identifying any potential issues that may arise during the setup process. Your schedule will be Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, allowing you to enjoy long weekends while still contributing to our high-performance team. Embrace the challenge of mastering new skills while fostering a customer-focused mindset as you help us deliver quality pet food products.

  • Hang bulk totes & add hand adds into correct micro bins
  • Read blend sheets
  • Operate forklift for staging bagged ingredients
  • Verify Plex (internal ERP system) tickets onto pallets
  • Scan in/out materials and ingredients as they are used
  • Use Plex tickets to unlock micro bins and fill ingredients
  • Tag bags correctly with ingredient information
  • Use Plex to split, merge, update, and move containers.
  • Hang bulk bags using a forklift & tying off bulk bags
  • Clean as needed

Join us in creating a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners!

Are you the Setup Associate we're looking for?

To be successful as a Setup Associate at Barrett Petfood, you will need a blend of practical skills and personal attributes. Strong attention to detail is essential, as you'll be responsible for precise setups and adjustments that directly impact production quality. Effective communication skills will enable you to collaborate seamlessly with your team, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed throughout the process. Problem-solving skills are crucial, allowing you to quickly identify and resolve issues that may arise during setups.

A safety-first mindset is non-negotiable, as maintaining a safe work environment is a core value of our company. Additionally, being adaptable and willing to learn new methods will help you thrive in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. An eagerness to embrace innovation and contribute to the customer-centric culture will set you apart as a valuable team member.

Make your move

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen!

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 - $23

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