1st Shift Mill Assistant Operator

Located in the heart of central Minnesota, Barrett Petfood develops super premium pet food diets from emerging brands to market leaders in the industry. Our family-owned, nimble execution and continuous innovation takes pet food manufacturing, packaging and distribution to differentiating levels. With a relationship focus and a family feel, we offer many career opportunities throughout our process.  

Purpose: Mill Operator  

The Mill Operator is responsible for monitoring equipment controls that grind raw materials into flour and communicating with others on the team to ensure all ingredients are correct and ready for use. 

Attributes 

Communication 
Attention to Detail
 Organization & Time Management  
Delegation
Computer competency
Interpersonal Skills

Responsibilities  

• Use the Mill computer to load formulas, input recipes, and verify blend sheets 

• Communicate with Bulk Material Handler when ingredients are needed 

• Communicate with the Setup Specialist on micro bin set up  

• Monitor overhead bins based on the schedule 

• Check and verify mill schedule and contact the Mill Supervisor or Mill Coordinator if issues arise 

• Track overhead level  

• Will be the designated person to contact Quality, Maintenance, Supervisor or Coordinator when issues occur. 

• Plan upcoming runs by looking ahead on the schedule so we have ingredients prepared 

• Assist with toting out, filling micro bins, material handling, and hand adds 

• Receive prior shift pass down and relay that information to current shift 
   

Job Requirements: 

• Willing and able to lift up to 75 lbs 
• Ability to efficiently facilitate shift to shift communication
• Able to work with a team and independently 
• Must be able to use forklift and boom lift
• CDL is a plus 
• Proficient in computer skills including email
• Work in an uncontrolled cold/hot dusty environment 

Hours:

• Monday - Thursday
• 6am - 5pm

•  1st Shift: $23.50 per hour

Benefits 

• Company Paid Medical    

• Affordable Dental & Vision   

• Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability   

• 401k with Company Match    

• 7 Paid Holidays   

• Paid Time Off   

• Wellness Program   

• Free Pet Food   

Disclaimer 

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Barrett reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant.