1st Shift Mill Bulk Material Handler

$1,000 Hire on Bonus!

About Barrett  

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 Bulk Material Handler 

The Mill Bulk Material Handler is responsible for trailer movement and tracking throughout the trailer yard including trailer protection for safe food storage until product is used. This position will be operating a yard dog and will be responsible for loading and unloading hopper bottom trailers. 

Attributes:  

A thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other effective manufacturing and distribution techniques is desired. 

• Organization 
• Communication 
• Attention to Detail 
• Mechanical
• Forward Planning
• Experience driving a "semi sized" vehicle ir backing up an 18+ ft. trailer, boat, etc.

Responsibilities:  

• 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  
   

Job Requirements:  

• Willing and able to lift up to 75 lbs  
• Able to work with a team and independently  
• Must be able to use forklift and boom lift 
• Must have current Valid Driver's license a CDL is a plus 
• Proficient in computer skills including email  
• Work in an uncontrolled cold/hot dusty environment 
• Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Be able to bend, stoop and reach

Hours: Monday - Thursday
1st Shift: 4am - 3pm


Compensation: $21.50 per hour based on experience.

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  

• Parental Leave  

• Free Pet Food  

• Opportunities for Advancement!  

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.