Packaging Material Handler

$1,000 Sign 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.

Hours: 2:15pm - 10:45PM

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00

Purpose: Packaging Material Handler

The Packaging Material Handler will be responsible for movement & location tracking of bulk ingredients & finished products throughout the facility using a forklift.

Attributes

• Computer Skills. Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Tracking, Detail Oriented, Communication, Organization & Time management

Responsibilities: 

• Utilize Barrett's ERP system, Plex, for location of bulk product

• Ensure quality of bulk product by inspecting product prior to movement

• Scan bulk product onto the packaging line it will hang on

• Safely hang 2,000lb bulk product on the packaging line & notify the packaging operator

• Weigh any bulk product that did not get packaged into smaller bags & report it to the packaging operator

• Ensure FIFO

• Enter product information & print labels for pallets in our ERP system, Plex

• Screen kibble as necessary

• Conduct daily forklift inspections and complete paperwork

• Wrap & transport finished pallets to the warehouse & stage for shipping

• Count and check orders as they are packaged for accuracy

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of forklift experience

• Must have basic computer skills

• Must be detail oriented

• Ability to be on feet and walking throughout the eight-hour day.

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and push, pull, lift up to 50lbs

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.

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