Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Production, Food and Beverage Industry, Forklift, Health Plan, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Production Support, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Tolerance Analysis, Writing Skills
Location: Little Falls, MN
Compensation: $22.00 per hour – paid weekly
Schedule: Weekend Shift
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire | Full-timeAbout the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Packaging Utility Operators for a premium pet food manufacturing partner in Little Falls, MN. This facility is one of the most advanced freeze drying operations in the pet food industry. In this role, you’ll help support production of high quality pet food and treats while working with a team committed to safety, quality, and efficiency. If you enjoy hands on, active work and like learning multiple production tasks, this could be a great fit.What You’ll Do as a Packaging Utility Operator:- Produce batched recipes following exact specifications and tolerances
- Inspect raw and in process materials for quality and recipe compliance
- Perform pre operation checks, basic preventive maintenance, and process inspections
- Support production operators by performing mechanical and manual tasks
- Maintain clean machines and work areas, including sweeping, trash removal, and end of shift cleaning
What You Need to Bring to the Packaging Utility Operator Role:- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one
- Willingness to wear steel toe boots and required PPE
- Entry level candidates welcome — training provided
Why You’ll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions
Enjoy weekly pay, optional health coverage through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp to hire opportunities designed to support long term stability. As a family owned company with over 45 years of experience, we provide local, personalized recruiter support and maintain a strong reputation backed by positive employee feedback. Doherty Staffing Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds.Ready to Apply?
Click “Apply Now” to complete our quick, mobile friendly application. Have questions about the Packaging Utility Operator role? Contact our Brainerd office at 218-454-4473.
Doherty offers contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card and weekly pay via a prepaid CHANGE card. Learn more at: www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefitsD
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