When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

The Maintenance Technician Packaging SME job is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in these trades.
• Actively work to improve OEE.
• Development of training and facilitation of hands on training.
• Diagnosis of mechanical and electrical system issues.
• Inspection of components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation to ensure correct repair procedures are in place.
• Maintain available parts, tools, and material inventory.
• Routine inspection of equipment for preventative and emergency maintenance needs.
• Calibration of devices to optimize performance and maintain longevity of equipment.
• Installation of new equipment, replacement parts and components.
• Collaboration with vendors to procure necessary equipment and tools necessary to successfully complete projects.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical machinery.
• Collaboration with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventative maintenance schedules.
• Routine inspection of tools and maintenance equipment.
• Dismantling of equipment to access, remove and replace defective parts to maintain operability.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
• Follow safety policies and procedures
• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
• Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Demand Maintenance as assigned: Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs.
• Preventative Maintenance as assigned.
• Filing breakdown reports.
• Assist with inventory control.
• Maintain the shop, boiler room, and the interior/exterior of the plant.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, methods, and techniques used in the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trades.
• Basic understanding of motors, and controllers, hydraulics and pneumatics, plumbing.
• Basic understanding of PLC I/O Allen Bradley preferred.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP.
• Tasks will vary as situations and demands change; the lead/foreman/supervisor will assign tasks, as necessary.

General:

• Must demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real - Relationship Driven – Stewardship - Speed Matters - Self Discipline - Show Awesome Character.
• Suggest cost savings and process improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Adhere to all company personnel policies.
• Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/foreman/supervisor before leaving the department.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Skills Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing.
• Industrial mechanical experience.
• Electrical and electrical troubleshooting of 120/240/480 3ph systems.
• Troubleshooting PLC and frequency drives.
• Welding (both MIG and TIG).

Language Skills/ Mathematical Skills/ Reasoning Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine breakdown, preventive maintenance and other maintenance related reports and correspondence. Intermediate verbal communication skills in English. Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

C (Constantly)

Up to 10 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Walk

C (Constantly)

Up to 25 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Sit

O (Occasionally)

Up to 50 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

C (Constantly)

Up to 100 lbs.

C (Constantly)

Reach with hands and arms

C (Constantly)

Over 100 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

Bend, kneel, squat, or crawl

F (Frequently)

Push/Pull

Climb or Balance

O (Occasionally)

Up to 10 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Talk or Hear

C (Constantly)

Up to 25 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Taste or Smell

N (Not Applicable)

Up to 50 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Up to 100 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Over 100 lbs.

F (Frequently)

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