Raw Ingredient Utility

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: Raw Ingredient Utility Operator  

The Raw Ingredient Utility Operator will be responsible for supporting the raw ingredient department by having the job knowledge, skills, and execution of all department positions. 

Attributes 

Problem Solving
Interpersonal Skills
Computer Skills
Forklift Experience
Detail Oriented  
Communication 
Organization & Time management  
Have or had a Class A CDL (Preferred, not required)
Able to bend stoop and reach
Ability to Climb ladders

Responsibilities:  

• Enter batch information into Plex Software and manage inventory to ensure product is in stock and accurately counted   

• Operate a Yard Dog truck to pull trailers in and out of the mill bay 

• Unload Double hopper belly dump flour trailers in the mill  

• Sanitation of the mill equipment  

• Monitoring control systems and interpret data to make necessary changes  

• Maintain constant communication with the Mill, Meat Room, and Extruder Operators  

• Chip Meat blocks apart and mix ingredients together and grind blocks of meat into meat grinder   

• Receive in Trucks and enter inventory into computer   

• Unload frozen meat pallets into freezer for storage using forklift   

• Clean meat room equipment throughout the day and at the end of runs to ensure sanitation of equipment is up to standards   

• Work with a team to ensure product is safely processed in a timely manner   

Hours:

• 1st shift: 5am - 1:30pm
• 2nd shift: 1:30pm - 10pm
• 3rd shift: 10pm - 6:30am

Compensation: $21/hr base wage. 1.50 with shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts
           

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.