Company Description
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
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.
Schedule: 3rd Shift, Friday - Sunday; 5am - 5pm
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)
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/beard net, 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.
Qualifications
Preferred Education:
- High School Diploma or GED are preferred
Preferred Experience:
- Experience using Forklifts, Pallet Jacks or other equipment to move product
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Experience in a Manufacturing environment beneficial
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.
Additional Information
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 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.
