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.

There is a variety duties associated with this position.  This position requires a great amount of physical labor and stamina.  Other managers and supervisors will assign duties at times as circumstances change.  Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following list.  Perform any and all other duties that may be assigned.

General

• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities
• Adhere to all company safety policies; wear and maintain safety equipment.
• Report all accidents and deficiencies to the supervisor.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify supervisor before changing the schedule.
• Follow daily “Janitorial Checklist” and achieve specified goals.
• Clean facilities and equipment, in proper sequence, and in a timely manner enabling pre-op inspection and set-up to begin on time
• Follow good sanitation practices, along with company mSOP’s, and SSOP’s.
• Use the proper chemical for the job and at the specified rate.
• Clean and sanitize all restrooms in the plant
• Make sure all restrooms have all needed supplies (Soap, towels, Toilet paper ect.)
• Clean both break rooms.
• Clean all corridors, elevator, and office windows.
• Pick up outside areas around the plant, dump outside trash, including dock area.
• Empty all product trash from pack side including cardboard. All office trash.
• Clean facilities and equipment, in proper sequence, and in a timely manner enabling pre-op inspection and set-up to begin on time.
• Applies chemicals for cleaning, degreasing and sanitizing using sprayers and hoses.
• Shovels and sweeps up waste from daily production of meat products.
• Applies a hot water wash down (temperature 120-140 degrees).
• Cleans drains in plant area.
• Covers sensitive equipment with plastic for protection.
• Hoses down all plant equipment, floors and walls using cold-water rinse.
• Follow daily sanitation schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Follow good sanitation practices and HACCP training, along with company pre-requisite programs, SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
• Use the proper chemical for the job and at the specified rate.

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 4:30 pm - 3:00 am

Must demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real - Relationship Driven – Stewardship - Speed Matters - Self Discipline - Show Awesome Character.
 Suggest 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.

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

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