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 Pepperami.

JOB SUMMARY: Coordinates and documents the movement of all raw materials in and out of the production areas with the help of the department material handlers.  Works closely with both the department leads and supervisor to ensure all raw materials are accounted for and moved in a timely manner.  Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and procedures. Once all raw responsibilities are met; or current for the next few hours, the ICT is to follow procedures to prevent cross contamination and work in the RTE warehouse and dock. Such responsibilities include pulling and putting away supplies for production. Scanning and building loads for shipment, and receiving any and all supplies and shipping finished goods and supplies we will not use for the next 30 days.

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

• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.

• Adhere to all company safety policies; wear and maintain safety equipment.

• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work/storage areas.

• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.

• Adhere to all company personnel policies.

• Ensure accuracy of daily paperwork.

• Follow daily production schedule & Bill-Of-Material (BOM) list to achieve specified goals.

• Manage all raw materials to ensure availability in correct area for on time star-up.

• Monitor workflow and adjust raw materials as needed to maximize machine output.

• Ensure input of location-to-location moves is made accurately in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with floor leads and supervisors for the training of all team members on use of BOM’s.

• Ensure product conforms to customers’ specification.

• Ensure all raw materials are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.

• Follow good manufacturing practices, along with company mSOP’s and SSOP’s.

• Material cycle counting at required intervals as determined by finance and management.

• Data entry of inventory transactions.

• Ensure accuracy of month end inventory counts.

• Prevent and minimize rework and inedible.

• Task will vary as situations and demands change. The foreman or supervisor will assign tasks.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Forklift experience preferred.

• Product knowledge and work experience is essential.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word.

• Must know or learn SAP.

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).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.