Company Description

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.

Job Description

Full-time – variable hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Summary

Directs and coordinates all activities concerned with smokehouse operations.  This includes, but is not limited to, team member safety, food safety and quality, operator training and performance, proper documentation, schedule adherence, staffing, sanitation, inventory, job aid development, and other responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.Live the Jack Link’s Values – Be Real, Speed Matters, Self Discipline, Show Awesome Character, Stewardship, and Relationship Driven. Build and support a culture which values Personnel and Food Safety. Build and support a culture of openness and accountability. Monitor work environment for general food safety.Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, PPE, etc. Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to management, and complete accident investigations. Staffing – interview, hire, counsel, coach, train, develop smokehouse operators as needed. Appraise work performance: conduct appropriate reviews for team members; give coaching/discipline as appropriate in a consistent and timely manner. Discuss work goals vs. actual output with employees to motivate and engage employees to assure targets are met. Ensure that all employees are adequately and properly trained in safety, sanitation procedures, chemical handling and GMP’s, etc. Responsible for training and communication of applicable SQF requirements to subordinates. Coordinate and perform all functions related to the operations of all smokehouse procedures, and specifications. Ensure accurate documentation of all HACCP, CCP, CIP, and other critical food safety functions. Identify, control and follow up on losses or other deficiencies identified in the process. Conduct accurate weekly, period end, and year-end departmental inventories as required. Implement and monitor weekly requisitions for daily supplies. Supervise and record Smokehouse’s scheduled preventive maintenance. Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective and timely manner. Work with Food Safety and Quality personnel to ensure all standards are met. 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). Suggests and drives improvements in quality, waste reduction, and/or process improvement. Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary. 

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

2+ years experience working in a smokehouse environment.Experience with Alkar and/or EnviroPak Smokehouse Ovens.HACCP certification.Sanitation/chemical experience.2+ years leadership experience.Proficient in Microsoft office. 

GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to exercise good judgement. Strong problem-solving ability. Outstanding attendance. Ability to perform activities of workers supervised. Solid verbal and written communication skills.Excellent attention to detail. Self-motivated and the ability to work independently. Ability to work in a variety of environments.  (wide range of temperate and humidity)

 

Additional Information

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