Quality Auditor 1st Shift Mon-Thurs 5:15a-3:45p - Jack Link's Protein Snacks

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.

Summary:

The incumbent supports implementation of GMP, SOP, SQF, and performs plant-wide auditing functions.  Completes documentation and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Safety:

• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/supervisor/manager.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards.

Communication

• Communicate with coworkers and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
• Keep lead/supervisor informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.

Duties

• Follow good manufacturing practices and FSQ training, along with company SOP’s. Observe team members to ensure compliance; coach as necessary.
• Perform pre-op – depending on time, scheduling and production.
• Review of documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Record deviations/issues into compliance tracker and inform lead/supervisor
• Review/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.
• GMP, SOP, SQF, Prerequisite program maintenance - accuracy, completeness, implementation; aligned with review of production paperwork, verifications, calibrations, and counseling, etc.
• Perform quality inspections on products and enter data into electronic forms/hand written form.
• Implement corrective actions on deviations found during quality inspections.

General

• Must demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real - Relationship Driven – Stewardship - Speed Matters - Self Discipline - Show Awesome Character.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adhere to all company personnel policies.
• Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and experience in Quality Systems, production, and warehouse are desirable to perform the duties of this position.

Additional Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of quality control procedures.
• Ability to calibrate delicate instruments and take accurate readings on fine gauges.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, materials, and/or Manufacturing preferred.

Language Skills/ Mathematical Skills/ Reasoning Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of SAP and Manhattan SCALE preferred. Working knowledge of computers and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands                              

Stand - C (Constantly) - Lift/Carry - Up to 10 lbs O - (Occasionally)

Walk - C (Constantly) - Lift/Cary - Up to 25 lbs - O (Occasionally)

Sit - O (Occasionally) - Lift/Carry - Up to 50 lbs - O (Occasionally)

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - C (Constantly) - Lift/Carry - Up to 100 lbs - O (Occasionally)

Reach with hands and arms - O (Occasionally) - Left/Carry - Over 100 lbs N - (Not Applicable)

Bend, kneel, squat, or crawl - O (Occasionally) - Push/Pull

Climb or Balance - O (Occasionally) - Lift/Carry - Up to 10 lbs - O (Occasionally)

Talk or Hear - C (Constantly) - Lift/Carry - Up to 25 lbs - O (Occasionally)

Taste or Smell - O (Occasionally) - Lift/Carry - Up to 50 lbs - O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The 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.

While 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.

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 movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

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 Team Member’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 do 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 Jack Link’s has violated our 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).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.