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. The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: Perform quality inspections on random product samples to ensure samples meet company specific Quality standards. [For example: thickness, weights, lengths, count, metal detector, etc.] Perform pre-op – depending on time, scheduling and production including first piece checks at start of shift or new product changeover. Monitoring the overall safety of the food quality to ensure accurate product identification and recipe instructions are being followed. Answer questions regarding rejected product, damage on inbound cases and mislabeled cases. Follow plant holds and releases. Enter quality inspection data into electronic/written form. Record deviations/issues into compliance tracker and inform lead/supervisor of said deviations or defects. Process inbound and outbound supplier corrective action requests. Perform weekly daily audits. Prepares necessary forms and trend charts in support of kitchen or packaging inspection function. Implement corrective actions on deviations found during quality inspections, including product loss or adjustments. Review of documentation for accuracy and completeness. HACCP sign off – dependent on qualifications and availability. Review/Close out hold tags as necessary- list should be printed off daily, hold tags must be accounted for; report missing hold tags to lead/supervisor. Verify equipment is in good condition and calibrated, as needed. HACCP, SSOP, SQF, Prerequisite program maintenance - accuracy, completeness, implementation; aligned with review of production paperwork, verifications, calibrations, and counseling, etc. 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). Observe team members to ensure compliance, coach as necessary. Acts as a backup for daily operational checklists. Assist Quality Control Supervisor with serious or repeated quality problems to help determine the cause and prevent further occurrences. Maintain SQF and HACCP book, keep documents up to date. Assist with Quality Control and Production audits. Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Safety Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment. Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area. Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor. Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly. Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc. Communication Communicate with coworkers and leaders in an effective, timely manner. Keep foreman/supervisor informed daily of problems incurred during the shift. Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:30 pm - 3:00 am (hours may vary)
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees