Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The role of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating facility quality systems functions as they relate to achieving Quality and Food Safety objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Manage HACCP SSOPs & GMP Programs. Develop programs to ensure compliance.
• Conduct annual & reassessments & ensure Team Member training & understanding for the programs

·         Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).

·         Work on document control systems for food safety and FSQ programs to include all HACCP, SSOP’s, SOP’s, Forms, Policies, & all Prerequisite programs to help build a more organized and auditable system for USDA & GFSI (SQF) auditing regulations and programs. 

·         Visually monitor various programs of plant operations for food safety and FSQ and compare the physical activity to documentation and SOP’s.

·         Expand the current GMP self-auditing program to include all functional areas that require auditing.

·         Assist with building the document control systems needed for the SQF (Safe Quality Food) auditing Programs & USDA regulations where needed. 

·         Assist with training matrix for tracking employee training programs which will include HACCP and all prerequisite programs.

• Maintains communication, during the shift and at shift change, with FSQ Manager, and any FSQ staff as needed, to report any on-going issues with plant programs and special projects.

·         Implement and verify training for new hires & continuing training of current team members.

·         Appraise work performance and provide Quality Systems/plant supervision with 6-month review input.

·         Recommend disciplinary measures for team members when necessary.

·         Provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety policies for team members.

·         Initiate work goals to motivate team members to contribute to continual improvement efforts.

·         Encourage employee initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort & achievement.

·         Cultivate learning by providing opportunities for cross training and skill development.

·         Implement plant wide informational training sessions to educate and update employees on Food Safety issues.

• Cross train in FSQ Process Control & Laboratory functions.
• Audit prerequisite operational records for content and accuracy.
• Coordinate the USDA pathogen monitoring sampling program including product retention & release.
• Monitor FSQ Laboratory data as it relates to maintaining product Food Safety objectives required by corporate.
• Monitor QS data pertaining to Consumer Complaint Investigation, Return-to-Vendor (RTV), Defective Material Investigation, Shelf Life Monitoring Data and Corrective Action activities to ensure Food Safety objectives are achieved.
• Assist with the compiling, storing and retrieving Production/Quality data, including process monitoring, testing, verification, and corrective actions.

• Ensure all local, state and federal regulatory issues are identified & adhered to.
• Identify, coordinate and monitor product exporting requirements.
• Work with agency personnel and respond to issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure an annual HACCP reassessment including signature & date is completed, as well as reassessments necessary due to changes that could affect the Hazard Analysis.
• Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 416 – Sanitation, and Part 417 – (HACCP) Systems.
• Assist QS Manager with ISO 9001-2000 implementation and communication to ensure objectives are met and certification is maintained.
• Function as the Lead Auditor maintaining the Internal Audit Schedule, scheduling Internal Audits, following up on corrective actions to ensure a value-added process. 
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• HACCP Certification
• Two to three years of industry or relevant experience in meat processing, food processing or a related field.

Required Experience:

Preferred:             

• BS/BA in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Meat/Food Science or equivalent experience in food manufacturing.
• Supervisory experience
• Experience or familiarity with SQF auditing systems

Jack link's is a family-owned, family-run business, and the #1 manufacturer of protein snacks worldwide. 

We offer:

• Steady, predictable shifts
• A passionate team 
• Strong family values
• Career opportunities with a goal to promote from within  
• Competitive pay including a bonus plan
• Great benefits including a medical plan, dental plan and vision plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Discounted product

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 is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).