Operator, Pet Food Packaging

Job overview

The Operator, Pet Food Packaging role is onsite in Brainerd, MN, paying $20.50–$24 per hour, with shift differentials listed for available schedules. Barrett Petfood describes the role as part of a team focused on safety, innovation, and quality pet food products. The operator runs packaging equipment and checks finished product quality, safety, and packaging accuracy. The role supports production throughput by monitoring equipment, completing quality records, coordinating with material handlers, and escalating production or safety issues.

What you'll do

• Set packaging lines and dog food bags to correct machine centerlines and product
• monitor product against standards and verify paperwork
• conduct and record metal, weight, seal, and lot-code checks
• assign line cleaning duties and complete quality documents
• coordinate upcoming jobs with material handlers
• communicate packaging needs to the supervisor
• report safety, quality, or production issues
• troubleshoot equipment and notify maintenance when the line breaks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operator

pet food packaging

production machinery

quality control

food safety

packaging line

brainerd mn

barrett petfood

second shift

third shift

$20.50–$24/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Available schedules are Monday–Friday, 2:15–10:45 p.m. with a $1.50/hour differential, or 10 p.m.–6:30 a.m. with a $3/hour differential.

About the employer

Barrett Petfood is hiring for this role. Industry: Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.