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.

Title: Material Handler, 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 p.m.

The Material Handler is responsible for performing tasks involving the shipping and receiving of both raw and finished materials.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• 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.
• Safety Operate a Forklift, Pallet Jack, and/or Strait Truck
• Operate Yard Spotter Truck (training provided)
• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
• Cleaning and maintaining warehouse floor and facilities as needed. 
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Following set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

Preferred:       

• 1-3 Months related manufacturing or food experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse and lift trucks experience.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, materials, and/or Manufacturing.
• Basic computer, email experience .
• Knowledge of SAP, preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Excellent attendance and dependability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail
• Work well with others
• Working knowledge of computers and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal communication skills; must work effectively with others.

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