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medical insurance 100% on Us!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 Brainerd, 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 per hour based on experience and shift differential. 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.AVAILABLE SCHEDULES:2ND SHIFT MON - FRI 215PM -1045PM ($1.50/hr shift differential)3RD SHIFT MON - FRI 10PM - 630AM    ($3.00/hr shift differential)Day to day as aN Operator As a new Full-Time 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, ensuring quality control, and maintaining 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 productSet dog food bags to the correct centerlinesDrive quality through monitoring and validating that the product is within standards, checking paperwork, and ensuring the product is correctConduct & 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 mannerCommunicate with material handlers on upcoming jobs so it is an easy transitionCommunicates packaging needs with packaging Supervisor as necessary Notifies Packaging Supervisor of any Safety, Quality, or Production escalation issuesSupport troubleshooting of equipment to ensure that daily throughput requirements are metNotify maintenance if the packaging line breaksPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSProlonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.Ability to safely climb and descend stairs and ladders as required to perform essential job functions.Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.To excel as a Full-Time Operator at Barrett Petfood, several key skills will contribute to your success in this fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail is essential for maintaining quality control and ensuring safe production practices. Adept problem-solving abilities will help you identify and address any issues that arise during operations, fostering a proactive approach to challenges. Effective communication skills are important as you'll be collaborating with your teammates, sharing insights, and contributing to a positive work atmosphere. A solid understanding of basic mechanical concepts will be beneficial when operating machinery and troubleshooting equipment.Additionally, a commitment to safety protocols and a customer-centric mindset will align with our company values. Adaptability and a willingness to learn will further enhance your performance, as you'll be an integral part of a team focused on innovation and high performance in pet food manufacturing.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 INVESTIGATIONBarrett 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 aconsumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from aconsumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may containinformation about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and modeof living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sourcessuch as your neighbors, friends or associates. The reports may also contain informationabout you relating to your criminal history, credit history, driving and/or motor vehiclerecords, education or employment history or other background checks.You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receiptof this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigativeconsumer report. The scope of this notice and authorization is not limited to the presentand, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allowthe Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, aspermitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.
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