
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 as a Full-Time Utility Operator in Little Falls, MN, where your skills will contribute to creating innovative pet food products. This onsite position offers a dynamic work environment that fosters a culture of fun and high performance. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on customer-centric solutions, where your problem-solving abilities will shine. The role comes with competitive pay ranging from $21.50 to $25.00 per hour, (+$3 shift differential) reflecting our commitment to valuing our employees' contributions.
Experience the satisfaction of working in a safe, collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes integrity and innovation. Take the next step in your career with us and help make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Apply today!
As a new Utility Operator at Barrett Petfood, you'll start your day at 10:00 PM and work until 6:30 AM, Monday through Friday. Your daily responsibilities will include monitoring equipment and processes to ensure smooth operations, as well as conducting routine quality tasks that uphold safety and quality standards. You can expect to collaborate closely with team members to identify and solve problems, contributing to our customer-centric mission. Each day will involve adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean workspace, as safety is a top priority at Barrett Petfood.
Additionally, you will engage in continuous learning, gaining insights into innovative practices and processes that enhance production efficiency. Embrace the excitement of contributing to a high-performance team while ensuring a positive experience for our customers and their pets.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
To thrive as a Utility Operator at Barrett Petfood, you will need a strong set of skills that align with our core values. Excellent problem-solving abilities are essential, as you'll often be tasked with identifying and addressing operational challenges. A customer-centric mindset will help you focus on producing high-quality pet food products that meet the needs of our consumers. Effective communication skills are vital for collaborating with your teammates and ensuring a cohesive work environment.
Adaptability is crucial, as you may encounter varying tasks and challenges throughout your day. Additionally, attention to detail is necessary to maintain safety standards, monitor processes, and ensure product quality. A commitment to safety practices and a willingness to learn will also contribute to your success in this high-performance culture. Embrace the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact every day!
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.

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.