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, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Team Lead provides leadership/direction to lead the department, and ensures staffing and schedules are adhered to. Completes documentation and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5am -5pm

DIRECT REPORTS

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

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

GENERAL                                                                                                                          

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• Manage start-up to ensure proper materials are available throughout the shift.
• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Works closely with Supervisor to plan and schedule work for team.
• Update Supervisor on a regular basis about progress on the daily production schedule.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned.
• Completes reports and reviews for management. Handles and deals with customer, carrier, and employee issues.
• Complete all daily production paperwork completely and monitor others for accuracy.
• Perform inventories and reporting in a timely manner.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition, and FIFO rotation.
• Operating mechanical forklifts, pallet jacks, and stock picker lift trucks.
• Operating and maintaining RF Scanner (handheld warehouse computer).
• Accurate and timely selecting of customers’ orders  
• Accurately completing work order sheets.  
• Working on both the Receiving and Shipping docks as needed.  
• Unload trucks and validate deliveries against appropriate documentation, and notify supervisor or FSQ of discrepancies.
• Unload meat trucks and complete weighing and temperature review of each pallet and documenting each measurement. Notify Supervisor or Food Safety Quality (FSQ) of any discrepancies.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper storing and use.
• Distribute the items received to the person or department for which the item was ordered.
• Daily shipments must be picked, counts verified, pallets wrapped or stacked neatly for pick-ups, marked accordingly to customer, transportation and location of shipment.
• Load finished goods onto trailer within specified timeframe.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of finished products and supplies in the warehouse.
• Cleaning and maintaining warehouse floor and facilities as needed. 
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

SAFETY                                                                                                                              10%

• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Enforce all safety rules and company policies.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to management; complete accident investigations.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc.

LEADERSHIP                                                                                                                      10%

• Build and support a culture at their location which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
• Must demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values:  Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome character.
• Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and outside) the assigned department.
• Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.
• Encourage team member initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort & achievement.
• Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of the plant/organization.

COMMUNICATION                                                                                                           15%

• Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
• Keep management informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.
• Communication to and for the team.
• Confer with appropriate personnel to coordinate activities between departments.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.

PERSONNEL                                                                                                                       15%

• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
• Assists in training all new personnel hired into the department.
• Address employee concerns and coach employees on proper behaviors and performance.
• Contribute to the employee performance appraisal process by providing behavior and performance feedback to the Operations Manager/Supervisor.
• Directly supervises the performance and efficiency of all Team Members, relaying necessary personnel information to the Department Supervisor.
• Ensure team members are properly attired and ready to start production promptly at start time, and after authorized breaks.

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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education:         High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience:       1 + year of manufacturing experience

Preferred:  Experience in the warehouse and related equipment

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.  Must be able to safety operate a forklift.

Proven thorough understanding of general business documents such as technical procedures or governmental regulations.

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees.

Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.

Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education:         High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience:       1 + year of manufacturing experience

Preferred:  Experience in the warehouse and related equipment

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.  Must be able to safety operate a forklift.

Proven thorough understanding of general business documents such as technical procedures or governmental regulations.

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees.

Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.

Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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).