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:

Leads a team of Production Workers within Formulation, Stuffing, Smokehouse, or Packaging. Ensure product is produced, received, or shipped accurately and efficiently. Keeps the crew on task to meet production demands while complying with USDA and company policies

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

GENERAL

• Perform all job responsibilities for the assigned area and lead daily operations by directing and providing feedback to Team Members.
• Complete, validate, and monitor daily production paperwork, process monitors, and run logs (paper or electronic).
• Ensure adherence to quality protocols, SOPs, and Gold Standard specifications; communicate with FSQ as needed.
• Follow the production schedule, meet goals, and work with the Supervisor to plan and allocate resources to maximize efficiency.
• Minimize rework and waste; monitor workflow and adjust personnel accordingly.
• Keep the Supervisor updated on progress and issues throughout the shift.
• Perform inventories, complete reports, and ensure proper labeling, identification, and FEFO rotation of products.
• Address customer, carrier, or employee issues, and recognize tasks needing attention even if not assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

• Report incidents and deficiencies immediately.
• Ensure safety devices are used correctly and monitor the work environment for food safety risks.
• Enforce all company safety policies with Team Members.

• Communicate daily with Supervisor regarding issues and improvements.
• Maintain effective communication across all departments.
• Suggest ways to improve quality and efficiency.

• Follow GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, and SSOPs; ensure Team Members do the same.
• Assist in training new hires and coaching Team Members on performance and behavior.
• Provide performance feedback to the Supervisor for evaluations.
• Oversee Team Member efficiency and relay key information to the Supervisor.
• Ensure Team Members are properly attired and ready to work at start times and after breaks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or GED and experience in the food industry 
• 6 months of relevant lead or manufacturing experience 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The starting rate for this role is $21.81 - $29.99 (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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to 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 will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc), stand for extended periods of time, and use hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head.  The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product.   

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).

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