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Little Falls Packaging OP 3rd

Barrett Petfood

Little Falls, MNFull-time$20.5–24/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.5–24/hr
Location
Little Falls, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Barrett Petfood is hiring a full-time Operator for its onsite packaging operation in Little Falls, Minnesota, on the third shift. The role involves operating and setting up packaging equipment, checking product quality, completing production checks and records, and coordinating with teammates. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with an hourly base pay range of $20.50–$24.00, plus a shift differential.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailProblem SolvingCommunicationBasic Mechanical ConceptsSafety ProtocolsCustomer-Centric MindsetAdaptabilityWillingness to LearnOperating Production MachineryQuality ControlEquipment TroubleshootingMixing IngredientsMonitoring EquipmentPackaging ProductsStanding and WalkingLifting Up to 50 PoundsBending and ReachingClimbing Stairs and LaddersOperating Scissor LiftsMaintaining Balance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

15657 18th St NE, Little Falls, MN, USA | 3rd Shift - 10pm - 6:30am | Hourly | 20.50-24.00 per hour | Full Time

| Company Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Free Pet Food, Fun Company Events

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.

Join Barrett Petfood in Little Falls, Minnesota, as a Full-Time Operator and immerse yourself in an exciting environment that prioritizes safety and innovation. This onsite role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performance team dedicated to delivering quality products for our furry friends. Enjoy competitive pay between $20.50 - $24.00 per hour (+$3.00/hr shift differential) while working in a fun, customer-focused culture that values problem-solving and integrity. If you have a passion for pet food manufacturing and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Elevate your career with us and help shape the future of pet nutrition while enjoying a work environment that thrives on collaboration and creativity.

Day to day as a Operator

As a new Full-Time Operator at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a dynamic day-to-day experience in the manufacturing environment. Your primary responsibilities will include operating production machinery, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety standards throughout the work process. You will collaborate closely with team members to troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Each day, you will engage in various tasks, such as mixing ingredients, monitoring equipment performance, and packaging finished products.

  • Set packaging line to machine centerlines and confirm setup is set to the correct product

  • Set dog food bags to the correct centerlines

  • 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

  • Communicate with material handlers on upcoming jobs so it is an easy transition

  • Communicates packaging needs with packaging Supervisor as necessary

  • Notifies 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

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.

  • Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.

  • Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.

  • Climb and descend stairs and ladders safely and routinely, including accessing elevated work areas and equipment.

  • Ability to safely operate or work from a scissor lift to access elevated equipment and production areas for inspection, verification, and environmental or sanitation sampling

  • Maintain balance and stability while working on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces, as applicable.

  • Work in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.

With your keen attention to detail, you'll play a vital role in meeting customer expectations for quality pet food. Your schedule will be Monday through Friday from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, allowing you to enjoy mornings free while contributing to a thriving company that values customer-centricity and teamwork.

Does this sound like you?

To excel as a Full-Time Operator at Barrett Petfood, several key skills will contribute to your success in this fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail is essential for maintaining quality control and ensuring safe production practices. Adept problem-solving abilities will help you identify and address any issues that arise during operations, fostering a proactive approach to challenges. Effective communication skills are important as you'll be collaborating with your teammates, sharing insights, and contributing to a positive work atmosphere. A solid understanding of basic mechanical concepts will be beneficial when operating machinery and troubleshooting equipment.

Additionally, a commitment to safety protocols and a customer-centric mindset will align with our company values. Adaptability and a willingness to learn will further enhance your performance, as you'll be an integral part of a team focused on innovation and high performance in pet food manufacturing.

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If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

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 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 895 open Operator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20.5–24/hr
  • Minnesota median$21–28/hr33 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr382 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.25/hr, is 3% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Operator hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 39 open Operator jobs in Minnesota and 895 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Operator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (304 postings).
Education
48 of the 895 open Operator jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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