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 Material Handler for the International area is an essential part of our team. Safety is the number 1 priority.  This position will support, facilitate, and assist in the coordination of international operations activities. This includes ensuring schedules are adhered to and the placement/movement of product is done in a safe, efficient, and correct manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Operation of powered industrial vehicles including pallets jacks, stand up / sit down forklifts, and high reach equipment.
• Operation of a RF Scanner (handheld warehouse computer).
• Accurate and timely processing of international orders which may include the physical movement of down stacking cases off pallets, applying labels, and restacking cases on to pallets.
• Manage documents and inventory control procedures with accuracy including data entry requirements and labeling procedures.
• This position will be trained to work in other areas of the operation when or if required. This may or may not include selecting, loading, unloading, and finished goods/material retrieval or put-away.
• Follow daily operations schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized work environment. 
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Follow company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines always.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

• 1-year minimum experience with operating material handling equipment.
• Experience working in a warehouse or distribution setting.

• Excellent attendance and dependability.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions while working independently. Guidance provided when needed.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.

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:

Workplace safety is our #1 Priority. The distribution center is climate controlled. There will be exposure to the constant movement of material handling equipment.

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 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. 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).