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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.

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Join the Barrett Petfood team as a Full-Time Yard Dog Driver in Brainerd, Minnesota, and immerse yourself in an exciting role that directly supports our innovative manufacturing processes. You'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring the efficient transport of materials within the yard. Enjoy a competitive pay range of $21.50 - $25.00 per hour, rewarding your dedication and hard work.

Available shifts:

1st shift Mon - Fri 8AM - 430PM

4th shift Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 4:00am - 4:00pm (+$4.00/hr shift differential)

With a focus on safety and integrity, your contributions will make a difference in delivering the quality pet food our customers rely on. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic, customer-focused team where your skills will shine. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Apply now to take your career to the next level with Barrett Petfood!

What would you do as a Yard Dog Driver

As a new Yard Dog Driver at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a dynamic and engaging work environment. Your daily tasks will include efficiently moving trailers in and out of loading docks, ensuring timely deliveries and pickups within the yard. You'll be responsible for conducting pre-trip inspections on your vehicle to maintain safety standards and ensure operational integrity. Expect to collaborate closely with the production team to facilitate smooth operations, while also communicating any logistical concerns that arise.

Requirements for this Yard Dog Driver job

• Track trailers and inventory of the trailer lot
• Ensure Mill has bulk ingredients loaded per schedule
• Communicate with Operator and verify pit switchover, ingredients needed, and amounts verified
• Unload and load flour out of a hopper bottom trailer
• Check seals and always verify paperwork and condition of tailers
• Take samples from front and back of hoppers
• Move van trailers
• Stage trailers in heated shed
• Inventory including FIFO
• Clean unload bay, trucks, and trailers
• Tote overheads out when necessary
• Assist in handling bulk totes when necessary

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.

This fulfilling role allows you to contribute to our innovative manufacturing processes while honing your driving skills in a fast-paced setting.

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