What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Lead-1st shift position at Jack Link's Protein Snacks?
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
Hours are 5:30 am - 4 pm, Monday-Thursday
Responsible for successfully leading the departmental team producing, completing tasks, and receiving and shipping product in a safe, accurate and timely manner. Keeps crew on task and meets deadlines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operating mechanical forklifts, pallet jacks, and stock picker lift trucks.
- Operating and maintaining RF Scanner (handheld warehouse computer).
- Accurately completing work order sheets.
- Cleaning and maintaining warehouse floor and facilities as needed.
- Completes reports and reviews for management.
- Maintains great communication with all departments in the Distribution Center.
- Handles and deals with customer, carrier, and employee issues.
- Follows set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:
- Ability to work un-supervised
- Self-starter
- Leadership skills
- Computer knowledge; Outlook, Excel, SAP
- Excellent attendance and dependability
- Lift truck knowledge and experience
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Works well with others
- Great communication skills
Additional Information
Jack link's is a family-owned, family-run business, and the #1 manufacturer of protein snacks worldwide.
We offer:
- Steady, predictable shifts
- A passionate team
- Strong family values
- Career opportunities with a goal to promote from within
- Competitive pay including a bonus plan
- Great benefits including a medical plan, dental plan and vision plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Discounted product
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 team member is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The team members occasionally required to walk, bend, stoop, and squat or kneel. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds in RTW. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds in RAW. The team member will frequently stand for a 10-12 hour shift. 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 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.
