Packaging Utility Operator

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: Packaging Utility Operator   
The Packaging Utility Operator will be responsible for ensuring the packaging process is smooth and efficient.  Embracing a culture of safety, quality and high-performance standards is a must. The Utility Operator will ensure that all lines are set up properly according to centerline settings and assist operators when needed to help troubleshoot, get lines running, conduct changeovers, and fill in for operators when absent. 

Attributes:

• Problem solving  
• Computer skills 
• Mechanically inclined   
• Detail oriented  
• Good communication and teamwork 
• Organization & time management  

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 

• Manage and direct team members on the same line on their break times  

• 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

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory. 
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to bend stoop and reach.

​​​​ 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. 

Salary : $22