{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2081d2cafb513920a5dc1262","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2081d2cafb513920a5dc1262","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2081d2cafb513920a5dc1262","title":"Processing Machine Operator 1st Shift","description":"Company Description\n\nAt 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.\nIf you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you!\nJack 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.\n\nJob Description\n\n1st Shift: Monday-Thursday from 4:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Hours may vary)\nThe role of the Production Worker is to perform necessary functions in order to efficiently, safely, and correctly prepare and process raw material to prepare it for cooking or cut & package finished product in preparation for shipment to customer.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nThe duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:\nGeneral:\nFollow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.\nEnsure product conforms to specifications.\nPrevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.\nMay require working on taping machines, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, trash and recycling compactors.\nPerform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed.\nSuccessfully complete all necessary technical training and skills verification as directed.\nSuccessfully complete all necessary soft skills training as directed.\nReturn from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/foreman/supervisor before leaving the department.\nAccurately complete all necessary paperwork as directed.\nAttend all department and company scheduled meetings.\nWorks scheduled shift as assigned.\nMaintain a safe, clean and organized work area.\nImmediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.\nEnsure safety devices are installed and working properly.\nSuggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.\nPerform all required duties within OSHA and company safety standards.\nFollows set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.\nFollow 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).\nPerforms other duties and responsibilities as necessary.\nEnsure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.\nKeep record of products used to follow FIFO (first in – first out)\nRAW:\nAdd ingredients to batch and verify against formulations in Blending system.\nMove meat into machine(s) and/or combos and/or v-mags using appropriate tools and techniques\nLoad meat racks, push meat trucks from one area to another, visually monitoring meat for quality.\nMaintain accurate records, washing and sanitizing carts, racks, and trucks.\n\nQualifications\n\nREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nRequired Education: None\nRequired Experience: None\nPreferred: Knowledge of warehouse and assembly line experience is a plus.\nREQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:\nMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment.\nMust be able to perform repetitive functions.\nMust adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.\nMust be able to accept direction from Department Leads and supervisors\nMust be able to communicate with co-workers and supervisor.\nMust be able to work in a team oriented environment.\nMust be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.\nExcellent attendance and dependability\nAttention to detail\nFast-paced environment\nWork well with others\nGreat communication skills\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThe hiring range for this role is $18.58 - $27.87 Hourly. Actual wages 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.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nThe 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.\nWhile 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.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nThe 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.\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:\nJack 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.\nE-VERIFY:\nJack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. 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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.\nIf you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you!\nJack 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.\n\nJob Description\n\n1st Shift: Monday-Thursday from 4:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Hours may vary)\nThe role of the Production Worker is to perform necessary functions in order to efficiently, safely, and correctly prepare and process raw material to prepare it for cooking or cut & package finished product in preparation for shipment to customer.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nThe duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:\nGeneral:\nFollow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.\nEnsure product conforms to specifications.\nPrevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.\nMay require working on taping machines, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, trash and recycling compactors.\nPerform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed.\nSuccessfully complete all necessary technical training and skills verification as directed.\nSuccessfully complete all necessary soft skills training as directed.\nReturn from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/foreman/supervisor before leaving the department.\nAccurately complete all necessary paperwork as directed.\nAttend all department and company scheduled meetings.\nWorks scheduled shift as assigned.\nMaintain a safe, clean and organized work area.\nImmediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.\nEnsure safety devices are installed and working properly.\nSuggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.\nPerform all required duties within OSHA and company safety standards.\nFollows set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.\nFollow 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).\nPerforms other duties and responsibilities as necessary.\nEnsure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.\nKeep record of products used to follow FIFO (first in – first out)\nRAW:\nAdd ingredients to batch and verify against formulations in Blending system.\nMove meat into machine(s) and/or combos and/or v-mags using appropriate tools and techniques\nLoad meat racks, push meat trucks from one area to another, visually monitoring meat for quality.\nMaintain accurate records, washing and sanitizing carts, racks, and trucks.\n\nQualifications\n\nREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nRequired Education: None\nRequired Experience: None\nPreferred: Knowledge of warehouse and assembly line experience is a plus.\nREQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:\nMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment.\nMust be able to perform repetitive functions.\nMust adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.\nMust be able to accept direction from Department Leads and supervisors\nMust be able to communicate with co-workers and supervisor.\nMust be able to work in a team oriented environment.\nMust be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.\nExcellent attendance and dependability\nAttention to detail\nFast-paced environment\nWork well with others\nGreat communication skills\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThe hiring range for this role is $18.58 - $27.87 Hourly. Actual wages 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.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nThe 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.\nWhile 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.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nThe 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.\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:\nJack 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.\nE-VERIFY:\nJack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. 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