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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 the Barrett Petfood team as a Full-Time Yard Dog Driver in Brainerd, Minnesota, and immerse yourself in an exciting role that directly supports our innovative manufacturing processes. You'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring the efficient transport of materials within the yard. Competitive pay ranging from $20.50 to $25.50 per hour, based on shift differential and experience.
AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

• 1ST SHIFT: MON - THURS 6AM - 5PM
• 1ST WKND SHIFT: FRI - SUN 4AM - 4PM
• 2ND WKND SHIFT: FRI - SUN 4PM - 4AM

With a focus on safety and integrity, your contributions will make a difference in delivering the quality pet food our customers rely on. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic, customer-focused team where your skills will shine. Apply now to take your career to the next level with Barrett Petfood!
What would you do as a Yard Dog Driver
As a new Yard Dog Driver at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a dynamic and engaging work environment. Your daily tasks will include efficiently moving trailers in and out of loading docks, ensuring timely deliveries and pickups within the yard. You'll be responsible for conducting pre-trip inspections on your vehicle to maintain safety standards and ensure operational integrity. Expect to collaborate closely with the production team to facilitate smooth operations, while also communicating any logistical concerns that arise.

• Track trailers and inventory of the trailer lot
• Ensure Mill has bulk ingredients loaded per schedule
• Communicate with Operator and verify pit switchover, ingredients needed, and amounts verified
• Unload and load flour out of a hopper bottom trailer
• Check seals and always verify paperwork and condition of tailers
• Take samples from front and back of hoppers
• Move van trailers
• Stage trailers in heated shed
• Inventory including FIFO
• Clean unload bay, trucks, and trailers
• Tote overheads out when necessary
• Assist in handling bulk totes when necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

This fulfilling role allows you to contribute to our innovative manufacturing processes while honing your driving skills in a fast-paced setting.
Requirements for this Yard Dog Driver job
To thrive as a Yard Dog Driver at Barrett Petfood, several key skills are essential. First and foremost, excellent driving skills and a solid understanding of safety protocols are crucial to navigate the yard efficiently and securely. You should possess strong communication abilities to effectively interact with team members and manage any logistical issues that arise.
Problem-solving skills will be important as you tackle challenges that may occur during operations. Also, attention to detail is vital for conducting pre-trip inspections and ensuring all trailers are moved without incident. Adaptability and the ability to work well under pressure will help you excel in our fast-paced environment, where prioritizing tasks is key to maintaining operational flow.
Embracing a customer-centric mindset will further enhance your success in delivering top-notch service within our manufacturing 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.