At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY 

The basic function of a Material Handler is to supply product to the production lines in order to keep the lines running in a timely and accurate manner. 

SHIFT:  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 5am -5pm 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

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

• Responsible for moving product to and from the production lines in order to keep the machines running. 

• Responsible for processing within product specifications. 

• Use forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to move items 

• Follow all safety procedures and regulations 

• Adheres to all Food Safety Quality requirements 

• Maintain accurate records of product movement 

• Responsible for all job rotation tasks such as placing empty containers on line, observing filling process, repackaging boxes, stacking product on pallets, etc. in an accurate and timely manner. 

• Maintains a safe and clean work area. 

• Readily accepts, and adapts quickly, to any task/production line reassignment and works closely and cooperates with any reassigned team leader and team members to accomplish production requirements.   

• Cooperates and communicates well with co-workers and strives at all times to promote teamwork, build team spirit and heighten morale. 

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and consideration towards fellow employees. 

• Participates actively in any training program that is made available by the company. 

• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned. 

• Performs work duties and responsibilities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices. (i.e.: wears hairnet/beardnet, and clean clothes at all times, washes hands when returning to work area, does not wear jewelry, does not have objects in mouth (gum, candy, tobacco) while working, does not bring food into plant except in break room, etc.) 

• Completes paperwork and documentation in an accurate, neat and timely manner. (ie: production tickets, downtime reports, etc.) 

• Is knowledgeable of all company rules, regulations, policies and procedures and complies with them at all times. Follows all departmental Standard Operating Procedures and reviews them regularly. 

• Performs other duties and assumes additional responsibilities as necessary. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Preferred Education:   High School Diploma or GED are preferred 

Preferred Experience:  Experience using Forklifts, Pallet Jacks or other equipment to move product 

Experience in a Manufacturing environment beneficial (inventory management and warehouse management system (SAP))

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

• Ability to work effectively with others. 

• Ability to carry out routine and repetitive tasks. 

• Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions. 

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

The starting rate for this role is $16.96 - $23.32(Hourly). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member 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 Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member 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. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. 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.