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Jack Link's Operations Forklift Driver 2nd shift in Underwood, Iowa

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.

We offer:

  • Steady, predictable shifts

  • A passionate team 

  • Strong family values

  • Career opportunities with a goal to promote from within  

  • Competitive pay including a bonus plan

  • Great benefits including a medical plan, dental plan and vision plan

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay

  • Discounted product

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4:30 pm - 3 am

The Material Handlers are an essential part of our team.  The main duties will revolve around the unloading of incoming product, picking of orders for specific customer requirements, and loading product for shipment to customers.  The position will also include cycle counting and variance reporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Safe Operation of material handling equipment including stand up forklifts, pallet jacks and high reach trucks.

  • Operating and maintaining RF Scanner (handheld warehouse computer).

  • Accurate and timely selecting of customers’ orders  

  • Working on both the Receiving and Shipping docks as needed.  

  • Unload trucks and validate deliveries against appropriate documentation, notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.

  • Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper storing and use.

  • Distribute the items received to the person or department for which the item was ordered.

  • Daily shipments must be picked, counts verified, pallets wrapped or stacked neatly for pick-ups, marked accordingly to customer, transportation and location of shipment.

  • Load finished goods onto trailer within specified timeframe.

  • Perform and report cycle counts.

  • Follow daily operations schedule and achieve specified goals.

  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

  • Assist with maintaining a clean and organized work environment. 

  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

  • Following set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.

The Material Handlers are an essential part of our team.  The main duties will revolve around the unloading of incoming product, picking of orders for specific customer requirements, and loading product for shipment to customers.  The position will also include cycle counting and variance reporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Safe Operation of material handling equipment including stand up forklifts, pallet jacks and high reach trucks.

  • Operating and maintaining RF Scanner (handheld warehouse computer).

  • Accurate and timely selecting of customers’ orders  

  • Working on both the Receiving and Shipping docks as needed.  

  • Unload trucks and validate deliveries against appropriate documentation, notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.

  • Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper storing and use.

  • Distribute the items received to the person or department for which the item was ordered.

  • Daily shipments must be picked, counts verified, pallets wrapped or stacked neatly for pick-ups, marked accordingly to customer, transportation and location of shipment.

  • Load finished goods onto trailer within specified timeframe.

  • Perform and report cycle counts.

  • Follow daily operations schedule and achieve specified goals.

  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

  • Assist with maintaining a clean and organized work environment. 

  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

  • Following set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

Preferred:       

  • 3-6 months experience with operating material handling equipment.

  • Experience working in a warehouse or distribution setting.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

  • Excellent attendance and dependability.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Attention to detail

  • Must be able to work well in a team environment.

  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions while working independently.  Guidance provided when needed.

  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and evenings.

  • Outstanding organizational and communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time, use hands to manage objects, tools, or controls and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear for safety and productivity. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. The team member must have acceptable and / or correctable vision.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The 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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify

Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).

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