Company Description

At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. 

If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you! 

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

Job Description

Title: Material Handler, 2nd Shift

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:30 pm to 3:00 a.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 discrepanciesEnsure 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 TruckOperate 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

Qualifications

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 detailWork well with othersWorking knowledge of computers and basic knowledge of Microsoft OfficeExcellent verbal communication skills; must work effectively with others.

Additional Information

The starting rate for this role is $16.96 - $23.32. 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 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