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 Pilot Plant and Lab Technician is part of Jack Links’ Research and Development Team and will play a crucial role in the new product creation process.

This is a full-time temporary position.

The selected individual will work closely with Food Scientists and Engineers in our kitchen, lab, and pilot plant at our downtown Minneapolis location. 

The Innovation Kitchen is the place where our new products take shape and come to life.  This role is integral to our new product development by prepping the food and equipment and assisting with the product runs.

This individual will gain experience in the execution of corporate research, development, and innovation initiatives including:

• New Product Innovation
• Product and Process Improvement
• Quality
• Food Safety

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize ingredients, equipment, and tools for processing and cleaning
• Calibrate analytical equipment
• Set-up equipment
• Run equipment
• Clean equipment and work spaces
• Take out garbage and recyclables
• Restock ingredients and supplies
• Test products and packaging with analytical equipment

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred experience:

• Currently working on or possess a degree in Food Science or related
• Lab or production environment experience
• Meat processing industry knowledge and experience
• Able to take direction or daily and weekly tasks
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively with various team members

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are 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
We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’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 may 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 your employer has violated its 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.