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Jack Link's Wave Planner in Underwood, Iowa
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, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.
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-Friday, 5:30 am - 2pm
Responsible for overseeing and facilitating outbound orders for the distribution center, ensuring they are processed timely and efficiently.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and coordinate effective outbound operations 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.
Controls the priority and pick levels of each order and maintains priority of urgent orders.
Back up for the shipping inbox
Assists as needed in the welcome shack and with shipping/receiving.
Collaborate closely with various departments, including customer service, shipping, receiving, and warehouse.
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.
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).