Production Worker

Job Description

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.

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 operates production, distribution, and support centers across North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim, delivering high‑quality protein snacks globally. Our portfolio includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami®, Mariani, and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

• 1st shift – Monday to Thursday, 5:15 am to 3:45 pm
• 2nd shift – Monday to Thursday, 4:30 pm to 3:00 am
• 3rd shift – Friday to Sunday, 5:30 am to 6:00 pm

• 1st shift – Starting Pay $17.00 per hour
• 2nd shift – Starting Pay $17.00 per hour + $1.75 Shift Premium
• 3rd shift – Starting Pay $17.00 per hour + $2.50 Shift Premium

The role of the Production Worker is to perform necessary functions in order to efficiently, safely, and correctly pack and palletize finished product in preparation for shipment to customers.

• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Ensure product conforms to specifications.
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible product.
• Work on taping machines, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, trash and recycling compactors as needed.
• Perform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed.
• Successfully complete all necessary technical training and skills verification as directed.
• Successfully complete all necessary soft skills training as directed.
• Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/foreman/supervisor before leaving the department.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork as directed.
• Attend all department and company scheduled meetings.
• Work scheduled shift as assigned.
• 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.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Perform all required duties within OSHA and company safety standards.
• Follow company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, and company pre-requisite programs, SOPs, and SSOPs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
• Count and place packages in appropriate caddies, maintaining accurate records.
• Handle finished product, placing it continuously in trays or assembly lines to be shipped to customers.
• Make pallets by stacking boxes onto pallets, preparing the pallet with cardboard wrapping, manually shrink wrapping, and pulling or pushing pallets with a manual pallet jack.

None.

Knowledge of warehouse and assembly line experience is a plus.

• Work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Perform repetitive functions.
• Adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Accept direction from Department Leads and supervisors.
• Communicate with co‑workers and supervisors.
• Work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attendance and dependability.
• Attention to detail.
• Work well with others.
• Great communication skills.

The hiring range for this role is $17.00 hourly. Actual wages will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external…