LF Dryer Operator Weekend shift

MEDICAL INSURANCE 100% ON US!Great careers start with great benefits!Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events.APPLY TODAY!Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time Lab Operator in Little Falls, Minnesota, and dive into an engaging work environment where your contributions directly impact pet nutrition. This onsite role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of product innovation and quality assurance. With a competitive pay range of $22 to $24 per hour, you’ll be rewarded for your efforts in a company that values problem-solving and high performance. You'll collaborate with a customer-centric team, ensuring that every product meets the exceptional standards our customers expect.What's your day like?As a new Lab Operator at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a stimulating daily routine that revolves around quality control and product testing. Your day will begin with setting up testing equipment to ensure accuracy in measurements. You will conduct various tests on finished products, documenting results meticulously to maintain safety and integrity standards. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with team members to troubleshoot any issues that arise, contributing to the overall problem-solving process.Start Dryer, verify airlocks & switches are on and vibe bed is plugged inTest kibble every 15 minutes using the Foss Machine (grinds the kibble down to a powder) to take samples and record resultsConduct paperwork for moisture, temp, & lot information in Plex (ERP system)Make dryer adjustments if the kibble is not in specAerate totes if moisture is out of range & notify cooling roomCommunicate often with maintenance, quality, and extruder operatorsConduct cleaning dailyYour schedule will be consistent, working Saturday, Sunday and 1 weekday, 6AM -6PM, allowing for a structured work-life balance. Embrace this opportunity to engage in hands-on work that directly influences pet food quality, while being part of a customer-focused and innovative team.What We're Looking For In a Lab OperatorTo thrive as a Lab Operator at Barrett Petfood, several key skills will set you up for success. A strong attention to detail is essential, enabling you to accurately conduct tests and document results. Excellent problem-solving abilities will allow you to navigate challenges that arise during the testing process, ensuring that solutions are found quickly and efficiently.Moreover, effective communication skills will be critical for collaborating with team members and sharing insights regarding the quality control process. A hands-on approach and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances will further enhance your performance in this dynamic environment. Lastly, a commitment to safety and integrity will be integral to upholding Barrett Petfood's core values while ensuring the highest standards in pet food production.Join our team today!If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONBarrett 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 aconsumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from aconsumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may containinformation about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and modeof living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sourcessuch as your neighbors, friends or associates. The reports may also contain informationabout you relating to your criminal history, credit history, driving and/or motor vehiclerecords, education or employment history or other background checks.You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receiptof this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigativeconsumer report. The scope of this notice and authorization is not limited to the presentand, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allowthe Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, aspermitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hourJob Posted by ApplicantPro