When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYResponsible for overseeing and facilitating supply orders for the Jack Links facilities, ensuring they are processed timely and efficiently.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and coordinate effective outbound operations/supply plans.
Manage the release of waves to the warehouse floor.
Anticipate potential issues and make necessary adjustments to the plan.
Verify that all orders are correctly aligned with shipment schedules.
Assigns and monitors the work, including staging, wave times, and pick assignments for various teammates.
Assists Jack Links facilities with the planning and receipt of the required supplies
Controls the priority and pick levels of each order and maintains priority of urgent orders.
Assists as needed in the welcome shack and with shipping/receiving.
Collaborate closely with various departments, including customer service, shipping, receiving, and warehouse.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a warehouse or distribution center
Ability to work un-supervised.
Self-starter
Leadership skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Solid understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS), Outlook, Excel, & SAP
Excellent attendance and dependability
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Exceptional level of concentration coupled with ability to multi-task in a high-pressure/challenging environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member 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.While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The team members occasionally required to walk, bend, stoop, and squat or kneel. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds in RTW. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds in RAW. The team member will frequently stand for a 10–12-hour shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.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 spices and sauces. No Travel required.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: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.E-VERIFY:Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employeesAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
