Extruder Operator Job at Barrett Petfood Innovations, Little Falls, MN

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  • Barrett Petfood Innovations
  • Little Falls, MN

Job Description

$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: Extruder Operator
The Purpose of the Extruder Operator position is to run the Extrusion equipment used in the manufacturing process of cooking and forming ingredients into formed kibble.

Attributes:
  • Forward Planning & Strategic Thinking  

  • Problem Solving  

  • Goal-oriented  

  • Communication 

  • Attention to Detail 

  • Organization & Time Management

Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day operation of the plant
  • Work with the Meat Room and Mill to ensure product meets specifications.
  • Bring in and unload flour trailers
  • Setup, Operation of, and cleaning of the extruder used for petfood production.
  • Inspection of product to make sure it is meeting customer specifications, density, and size.
  • Operation of dryer and testing of kibble.
  • Operations of the Vertical Cooler, mixing and adding palletants to kibble.
  • troubleshoot equipment to ensure product is within specifications.
  • Clean under and around plant machinery

Job Requirements:

  • Able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Able to obtain Fork/Truck license.
  • Forklift experience is required.
  • Follow GMP’s and safety protocols.
  • Great trouble-shooting skills
  • Computer literate
  • Team effort and communication
  • Willing and able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Able to bend, Stoop, and Reach
  • Attention to detail and desire to clean is a must.
  • Mechanically inclined

Hours: 

  • Monday - Friday
  • 2nd Shift: 2 pm - 10:30 pm: 
  • 3rd Shift: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.50 per hour (there is a $1.50 wage differential added for 3rd Shift

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Night shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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