What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator - Little Falls 3rd position at Barrett Petfood?
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Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events.
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Join Barrett Petfood in Little Falls, Minnesota, as a Full-Time Operator and immerse yourself in an exciting environment that prioritizes safety and innovation. This onsite role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performance team dedicated to delivering quality products for our furry friends. Enjoy competitive pay between $20.50 - $24.00/HR ( $3.00 shift differential) while working in a fun, customer-focused culture that values problem-solving and integrity. If you have a passion for pet food manufacturing and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Elevate your career with us and help shape the future of pet nutrition while enjoying a work environment that thrives on collaboration and creativity.
Day to day as a Operator
As a new Full-Time Packaging Operator at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a dynamic day-to-day experience in the manufacturing environment. Your primary responsibilities will include operating production machinery, ensure quality control, and maintain safety standards throughout the work process. You will collaborate closely with team members to troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Each day, you will engage in various tasks, such as mixing ingredients, monitoring equipment performance, and packaging finished products.
With your keen attention to detail, you'll play a vital role in meeting customer expectations for quality pet food. Your schedule will be Monday through Friday from 10:00 PM to 6 :30 AM.
Physical Requirements
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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.
Great careers start with great benefits!
Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events.
APPLY TODAY!
Join Barrett Petfood in Little Falls, Minnesota, as a Full-Time Operator and immerse yourself in an exciting environment that prioritizes safety and innovation. This onsite role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performance team dedicated to delivering quality products for our furry friends. Enjoy competitive pay between $20.50 - $24.00/HR ( $3.00 shift differential) while working in a fun, customer-focused culture that values problem-solving and integrity. If you have a passion for pet food manufacturing and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Elevate your career with us and help shape the future of pet nutrition while enjoying a work environment that thrives on collaboration and creativity.
Day to day as a Operator
As a new Full-Time Packaging Operator at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a dynamic day-to-day experience in the manufacturing environment. Your primary responsibilities will include operating production machinery, ensure quality control, and maintain safety standards throughout the work process. You will collaborate closely with team members to troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Each day, you will engage in various tasks, such as mixing ingredients, monitoring equipment performance, and packaging finished products.
- Set packaging line to machine centerlines and confirm setup is set to the correct product
- Set dog food bags to the correct centerlines
- Drive quality through monitoring and validating that the product is within standards, checking paperwork, and ensuring the product is correct
- Conduct & record metal, weight, seals, and lot code checks.
- Verify cleans are accurate by assigning duties to others on the line, filling out quality documents, and ensuring it is completed in a timely manner
- Communicate with material handlers on upcoming jobs so it is an easy transition
- Communicates packaging needs with packaging Supervisor as necessary
- Notifies Packaging Supervisor of any Safety, Quality, or Production escalation issues
- Support troubleshooting of equipment to ensure that daily throughput requirements are met
- Notify maintenance if the packaging line breaks
With your keen attention to detail, you'll play a vital role in meeting customer expectations for quality pet food. Your schedule will be Monday through Friday from 10:00 PM to 6 :30 AM.
Physical Requirements
- 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.
Get started with our team!
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.
Salary : $21 - $24