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

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

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.

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:

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, MATADOR, SQUATCH, World Kitchens Jerky, Grass Run Farms Meat Snacks, Bifi and Pepperami.

The story of Jack Link’s Protein Snacks is one of family traditions. It began with treasured family recipes passed from generation to generation, transforming a small North Woods business into one of the fastest-growing snack manufacturers in the world. Today Jack Link’s sells more than 100 different protein snacks in more than 40 countries

The principles and traditions of Jack Link’s have been the same since its humble beginnings: hard work, integrity, and a commitment to earn consumer respect by delivering the best-tasting protein snacks in the world.

EEO Statement:

Jack 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.

Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired team members. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work to be performed by team members in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of team members performing this role.