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Packaging Operator 2nd shift

Barrett Petfood, Brainerd, MN, United States


Job Summary
Barrett Petfood is hiring a Full-Time Operator in Brainerd, Minnesota to operate production machinery, ensure quality control, and maintain safety standards in a fun, customer‑focused manufacturing environment.

Location
Brainerd, Minnesota (on‑site)

Schedule
Monday through Friday, 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM

Salary
$21.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits
Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and company‑sponsored events.

Responsibilities

Set packaging line to machine centerlines and confirm setup is for the correct product

Set dog food bags to the correct centerlines

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 for smooth transitions

Communicate packaging needs with the Packaging Supervisor as necessary

Notify the Packaging Supervisor of any safety, quality, or production escalation issues

Support troubleshooting of equipment to meet daily throughput requirements

Notify maintenance if the packaging line breaks

Qualifications
Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, effective communication, basic mechanical understanding, commitment to safety, customer‑centric mindset, adaptability, and willingness to learn.

Company Culture
We value collaboration, creativity, and high performance while working in a customer‑focused environment.

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