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.
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 $21.50 - $24.50 per hour (+$1.50 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.
As a new Full-Time Bilingual (Spanish) 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 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
To excel as a Full-Time Bilingual 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.
If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!
Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all of our employees.
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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
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Barrett Petfood is a family-owned and operated food extrusion company located in Brainerd and Little Falls, Minnesota. Barrett specializes in all your manufacturing needs from research and development through mass production of many pet foods and treats. Our twin-screw extrusion system provides many capabilities in your food production, our system allows for a wide-variety of colors, flavors, kibble sizes and shapes, in addition to high levels of fats and fresh meat inclusion.
