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Company Description

At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. 

If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you! 

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

Job Description

The incumbent provides support in the production environment by providing leadership/direction to employees to ensure all products meet production demands and appropriate specifications. Completes documentation and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

  • Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety policies and procedures, developing safe work habits, and identifying and eliminating hazards. 
  • Maintain product safety and quality by adhering to standards and reporting deviations. 
  • Dedication to Jack Link’s values. 
  • Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operation condition, including proper safety equipment. This includes Pre-Op inspection.
  • Monitor first piece check at start of shift and each new product and document on paperwork, i.e., temperature, ingredient label, weight, diameter, length.
  • Coordinate with the supervisor as to the supplies and products needed to keep machine performance at maximum specified output.
  • Monitor workflow and adjust personnel and resources to maximize production efficiencies.
  • Meet with the supervisor on a regular basis for the purpose of updating progress on the daily production schedule. Complete all paperwork at end of shift or production run.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of Work-in-Process; including, proper identification of all product in holding cooler areas staged for further processing.
  • Monitor paperwork for accuracy including, but not limited to: line check data, machine speeds, scale verifications, line DTM/First Piece Checks, and Drum DTM checks.   
  • Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition, and FIFO rotation.
  • Prevent and minimize rework and inedible where applicable.
  • Ensure work and storage areas are maintained safe, clean and organized.
  • Carry out daily operational sanitation report duties in a timely manner.
  • Regular attendance is essential.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Develop team through training and morale building. Development includes proper machine operation and documentation, cross training, clear job expectations, safe work habits, preparing team member for advancement.
  • Assist in the continuous Improvement of the department by improving organization, equipment, policies, and procedures. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday

2:30pm-12:30am (hours may vary)

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education:         None

Required Experience:       6 months of relevant experience

Preferred:                          High School Diploma or GED and experience in the food industry

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with different levels of management and employee groups.

Must demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and employee motivational skills.

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive functions.
  • Must adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
  • Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.
  • Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
  • Superior accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Information

The starting rate for this role is $21-$27. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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Link Snacks wants to forge a link to your adventurous side. The company, which does business as Jack Link's Beef Jerky, makes meat snacks such as beef jerky, turkey jerky, beef sticks, meat and cheese packs, kippered beefsteaks, sausages, and beef...

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