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.

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.

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.

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).

Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

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