Processing Assistant Jobs in Madison, WI (NOW HIRING)

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. 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.

We'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.

Dominating 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.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

The incumbent provides support in the production environment by providing leadership/direction to employees to ensure all products meet production demands and appropriate specifications. Completes documentation and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety policies and procedures, developing safe work habits, and identifying and eliminating hazards. 
• Maintain product safety and quality by adhering to standards and reporting deviations. 
• Dedication to Jack Link's values. 
• Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operation condition, including proper safety equipment. This includes Pre-Op inspection.
• Monitor first piece check at start of shift and each new product and document on paperwork, i.e., temperature, ingredient label, weight, diameter, length.
• Coordinate with the supervisor as to the supplies and products needed to keep machine performance at maximum specified output.
• Monitor workflow and adjust personnel and resources to maximize production efficiencies.
• Meet with the supervisor on a regular basis for the purpose of updating progress on the daily production schedule. Complete all paperwork at end of shift or production run.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of Work-in-Process; including, proper identification of all product in holding cooler areas staged for further processing.
• Monitor paperwork for accuracy including, but not limited to: line check data, machine speeds, scale verifications, line DTM/First Piece Checks, and Drum DTM checks.   
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition, and FIFO rotation.
• Prevent and minimize rework and inedible where applicable.
• Ensure work and storage areas are maintained safe, clean and organized.
• Carry out daily operational sanitation report duties in a timely manner.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop team through training and morale building. Development includes proper machine operation and documentation, cross training, clear job expectations, safe work habits, preparing team member for advancement.
• Assist in the continuous Improvement of the department by improving organization, equipment, policies, and procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education:         None

Required Experience:       6 months of relevant experience

Preferred:                          High School Diploma or GED and experience in the food industry

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with different levels of management and employee groups.

Must demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and employee motivational skills.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to perform repetitive functions.
• Must adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Superior accuracy and attention to detail.

The hiring range for this role is $21.81 - $32.71 Hourly. Actual wages 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.

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 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/employees