Operations Lead – Shipping/Receiving/International, Mon-Fri, 7 am-3:30 pm

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.

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

Job Description

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

• Ability to work un-supervised.
• Initiative-taker
• Leadership skills; ability to communicate professionally with the team.
• Computer knowledge; Outlook, Excel, SAP, Scale
• Excellent attendance and dependability
• Lift truck knowledge and experience
• Meticulous, through follow up, and execute the plan.
• Fast paced and always changing environment
• Works well with others; collaborator
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years’ experience in distribution center preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing, in a timely manner, the daily activities of Operations within the area of shipping/receiving supplies and the international area. Ensures processes and standard operating procedures are followed. Leads the team and their daily activities to ensure the needs of all functions within the area are met (safety, operations, training, security, and housekeeping). Lives by and guides the team in relation to departmental goals, policies, objectives, and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and high reach equipment.
• Operating and maintaining RF Scanner (handheld warehouse computer).
• Accurately completing assigned work.
• Becomes proficient in the Warehouse Management System and Labor Management System
• Completes reports and reviews for management.
• Maintains excellent communication with all departments in the Distribution Center.
• Manages and deals with team members concerns and issues.
• Follows set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines always.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Walking, bending, squatting, and reaching up to 90% of the time. Standing for up to 100% of the time, up to 12 hours per day and up to 6 days per week on concrete warehouse flooring. Hours will vary. Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. frequently and continuously. The odor and contact of beef jerky, spices, and sauces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member 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. The vast amount of work is conducted in a production environment with the odor and contact of meat (pork, beef, & chicken), spices and sauces. No Travel required.

About Jack Link’s:

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