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15657 18th St NE, Little Falls, MN, USA | 1st Shift - 6am - 2:30pm | 20.50-22.50 per hour | Full Time

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 $20.50 to $22.50 per hour, reflecting our commitment to valuing our employees' contributions.

Experience the satisfaction of working in a safe, collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes integrity and innovation. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Take the next step in your career with us and help make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Apply today!

Your day as a Utility Operator

As a new Utility Operator at Barrett Petfood, you'll start your day at 6:00 AM and work until 2:30 PM, 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.

Day to day responsibilities

+ Help with the set up on all lines and coach operators on how to set packaging line to machine centerlines and confirm setup is set to the correct product

+ Support and improve the centerline and troubleshooting processes

+ Assist Process Engineer with product development when needed

+ Assist Manager and/or Supervisor with department needs

+ Identify and investigate issues and report to the supervisor for needed support

+ Drive quality through monitoring and validating that the product is within standards, checking paperwork, and ensuring the product is correct

+ Conduct & record metal, weight, seals, and lot code checks.

+ Verify cleans are accurate by assigning duties to others on the line, filling out quality documents, and ensuring it is completed in a timely manner

+ Communicate with material handlers on upcoming jobs so it is an easy transition

+ Communicate packaging needs with packaging Supervisor as necessary

+ Notify Packaging Supervisor of any Safety, Quality, or Production escalation issues

+ Support troubleshooting of equipment to ensure that daily throughput requirements are met

+ Notify maintenance if the packaging line breaks

What you need to be successful

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!

Ready to join our team?

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 aconsumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from aconsumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may containinformation about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and modeof living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sourcessuch as your neighbors, friends or associates. The reports may also contain informationabout you relating to your criminal history, credit history, driving and/or motor vehiclerecords, education or employment history or other background checks.You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receiptof this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigativeconsumer report. The scope of this notice and authorization is not limited to the presentand, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allowthe Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, aspermitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.