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Production Utility - Brainerd 3rd

Barrett Petfood
Brainerd, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

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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.

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Join Barrett Petfood as a Production Utility team member and step into an exciting role where your contributions directly impact the quality of our pet food manufacturing process. This onsite position in Brainerd, Minnesota, offers dynamic work in a fun and customer-focused environment. Enjoy a competitive hourly pay ranging from $24.50 to $26.50, reflecting your skills and dedication. Here, every day is an opportunity to tackle challenges and support our commitment to innovation and safety. You'll be part of a high-performance culture that values integrity and encourages you to be a problem solver.

Take this chance to grow your career while making a difference in the pet food industry. Apply now and be part of our mission to nourish pets with quality products they deserve.

What would you do as a Production Utility

As a new Production Utility team member at Barrett Petfood, you can expect an engaging and hands-on role that involves various responsibilities crucial to our production process. Your day-to-day tasks will include machine operation, quality control inspections, and assisting with all areas of production. You'll also work closely with fellow team members to maintain a clean and safe workspace, adhering to all safety protocols. The position follows a consistent schedule from Monday to Friday, starting at 10:00 PM and wrapping up at 6:30 AM, allowing you to enjoy your mornings while contributing to our mission throughout the night.

day to day 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

Expect to face diverse challenges daily, making every shift an opportunity for problem-solving and innovation in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Are you a good fit for this Production Utility job?

To thrive as a Production Utility team member at Barrett Petfood, several key skills and attributes are essential. First, a strong attention to detail is vital for maintaining quality standards throughout the production process. You should possess solid problem-solving abilities, allowing you to tackle challenges on the fly and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Effective communication skills are important as well, enabling you to collaborate seamlessly with your teammates and supervisors. A proactive attitude towards safety is crucial for creating a secure working environment. Additionally, you should be adaptable and willing to learn, as the dynamic nature of production may require you to switch between tasks efficiently.

Finally, a customer-centric mindset will drive your focus on delivering high-quality products that meet the needs of our furry friends.

Our team needs you!

If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - 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.

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