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Processing Lead - 2nd Shift

Jack Link's Protein Snacks
New Glarus, WI, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2025
💰 $54,000/yr($42,000/yr$54,000/yr)

About the role

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

The incumbent provides support in the production environment by providing leadership/direction to employees to ensure all products meet production demands and appropriate specifications. Completes documentation and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

  • Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety policies and procedures, developing safe work habits, and identifying and eliminating hazards. 
  • Maintain product safety and quality by adhering to standards and reporting deviations. 
  • Dedication to Jack Link’s values. 
  • Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operation condition, including proper safety equipment. This includes Pre-Op inspection.
  • Monitor first piece check at start of shift and each new product and document on paperwork, i.e., temperature, ingredient label, weight, diameter, length.
  • Coordinate with the supervisor as to the supplies and products needed to keep machine performance at maximum specified output.
  • Monitor workflow and adjust personnel and resources to maximize production efficiencies.
  • Meet with the supervisor on a regular basis for the purpose of updating progress on the daily production schedule. Complete all paperwork at end of shift or production run.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of Work-in-Process; including, proper identification of all product in holding cooler areas staged for further processing.
  • Monitor paperwork for accuracy including, but not limited to: line check data, machine speeds, scale verifications, line DTM/First Piece Checks, and Drum DTM checks.   
  • Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition, and FIFO rotation.
  • Prevent and minimize rework and inedible where applicable.
  • Ensure work and storage areas are maintained safe, clean and organized.
  • Carry out daily operational sanitation report duties in a timely manner.
  • Regular attendance is essential.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Develop team through training and morale building. Development includes proper machine operation and documentation, cross training, clear job expectations, safe work habits, preparing team member for advancement.
  • Assist in the continuous Improvement of the department by improving organization, equipment, policies, and procedures. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday

2:30pm-12:30am (hours may vary)

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education:         None

Required Experience:       6 months of relevant experience

Preferred:                          High School Diploma or GED and experience in the food industry

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with different levels of management and employee groups.

Must demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and employee motivational skills.

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive functions.
  • Must adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
  • Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.
  • Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
  • Superi

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