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We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.\nWe’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands-Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few-there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.\nDominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.\nReal Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.\n Day Shift: Monday - Thursday\nThe duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:\nPerform quality inspections on random product samples to ensure samples meet company specific Quality standards. [For example: thickness, weights, lengths, count, metal detector, etc.]\nPerform pre-op - depending on time, scheduling and production including first piece checks at start of shift or new product changeover.\nMonitoring 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.\nFollow plant holds and releases.\nEnter quality inspection data into electronic/written form.\nRecord deviations/issues into compliance tracker and inform lead/supervisor of said deviations or defects.\nProcess inbound and outbound supplier corrective action requests.\nPerform weekly daily audits.\nPrepares necessary forms and trend charts in support of kitchen or packaging inspection function.\nImplement corrective actions on deviations found during quality inspections, including product loss or adjustments.\nReview of documentation for accuracy and completeness.\nHACCP sign off - dependent on qualifications and availability.\nReview/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.\nVerify equipment is in good condition and calibrated, as needed.\nHACCP, SSOP, SQF, Prerequisite program maintenance - accuracy, completeness, implementation; aligned with review of production paperwork, verifications, calibrations, and counseling, etc.\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). Observe team members to ensure compliance, coach as necessary.\nActs as a backup for daily operational checklists.\nAssist Quality Control Supervisor with serious or repeated quality problems to help determine the cause and prevent further occurrences.\nMaintain SQF and HACCP book, keep documents up to date.\nAssist with Quality Control and Production audits.\nPerforms other duties and responsibilities as necessary.\nSafety\nPerform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.\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.\nMonitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc.\nCommunication\nCommunicate with coworkers and leaders in an effective, timely manner.\nKeep foreman/supervisor informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.\nSuggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.\n Required Education: High school diploma or GED\nPreferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science or Technical/Business area, Associates degree in science or laboratory\nRequired Experience: 1+ years of experience or more and/or training in a manufacturing or food environment\nPreferred:\nKnowledge and experience in quality systems and production\nPrior knowledge of food processing equipment\nBasic knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, materials and/or manufacturing\nKnowledge of SAP\nHACCP certification preferred, must be completed within 6 months\nAbility to calibrate delicate instruments and take accurate readings on fine gauges.\nCollege degree\nREQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:\nAn aptitude for math is required.\nAbility to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.\nSuperior accuracy and attention to detail.\nAbility to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills in English.\nAbility to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.\nAbility to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment\nAbility to collaborate with remote employees and work as part of a team.\nMust have exceptional time management skills.\nFirm knowledge of quality assurance methods, product testing methods, standard measurements, regulatory compliance standards, and documentation procedures\nProficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\nMust demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.\n The pay range for this role is $18.55 - $23.95 (hourly). Actual wage 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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