Job Description

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 basic function of the Facilities Maintenance Technician is to perform planned and unplanned facilities maintenance while documenting all completed work. This is done with the objective of achieving a good working environment in the Plant and all related facility services. Comply with all electrical codes, safety, OSHA , USDA regulations on a daily basis. The Facilities Technician is responsible for the electrical, pneumatic, steam and all connections to the machine and equipment installations. Responsible for the planned maintenance on all facility equipment and facility machines, support equipment and plant utility equipment while maintaining compliance with all work orders requests, hygiene and sanitation rules.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of the Facilities Technician shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Performs all maintenance work accurately and in a timely manner, verifies correct materials from the Maintenance Parts Inventory on any Facility equipment as needed to ensure all quality standards are met. Makes certain that all work is done in a safe manner.
• Reports to Managers and Supervisors immediately any issues regarding building and grounds deficiencies that may impact shift performance for proper course of action to be taken
• Reviews the operation of all equipment and line conditions constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate problems, plan future repairs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform troubleshooting techniques, mechanically and electrically; through the use of machine manuals, equipment suppliers and any other resources necessary, to resolve with urgency; machine problems, quality issues and package performance issues.
• Carries out projects that improve efficiencies, reduce operating cost or improves equipment reliability with or without assistance.
• All Facility Support Equipment and Machines, lights, rest rooms, water systems, floors, walls, steam system, pneumatic system, all support equipment and machines and any duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Communicates regularly with all other maintenance personnel and as a group to ensure good two way communication concerning building maintenance issues in all areas of the building and grounds. And to ensure all building maintenance related issues are acted upon quickly and effectively.
• Observe, documents and offers suggestions for facility equipment modifications, changes and upgrades that improve plant environment.
• Ensures all plant systems are operating as required and within the specification limits for plant operations (air compressors, ammonia systems, HVAC, Boilers, MCC’s, etc.).
• Maintains a clean work area and follows all safety procedures (i.e. Lock-Out/Tag-Out, appropriate PPE, etc.) to maintain a safe working environment.
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned planned maintenance tasks as scheduled, including necessary documentation. Returns completed documentation to Maintenance Planner.
• Follows and adheres to all procedures, polices, and work rules including OSHA, Electrical Codes, USDA, and Jack Link’s regulations and procedures.
• Maintains communication with Maintenance Manager, co-workers as needed, to report any on-going safety and equipment issues.
• A team player that strives to accomplish the goals and objectives outlined by management in a positive manner.
• Promotes a high degree of morale, positive attitude and motivation in Plant. This includes cooperation, communication, respect and coordination between all employees.
• Demonstrates ability to tactfully handle difficult situations.
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative, professional, positive, and harmonious working relationship with all personnel and management levels.
• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of company, customer and employee information.
• Consistently shows ability to anticipate, recognize, and deal with changing situations, obstacles, & priorities in a positive manner.
• Is flexible to work hours beyond and/or outside regular schedule to ensure proper coverage for the position when needed.
• Performs and enforces work duties and responsibilities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Is knowledgeable of all company rules, regulations, policies and procedures and complies with them at all times. Follows all departmental Standard Operating Procedures and reviews them regularly.
• Ensures that maintenance work areas and tool parts crib is kept in a neat and orderly manner.
• Ensure that cleanliness is followed by all employees who access the maintenance shop and tool parts crib.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience

• Required:
  • Vocational/Tech diploma or equivalent working history in similar capacity
  • Minimum three years of previous maintenance work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred:
  • Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Construction Technology, Project Management, Facilities Engineering or related field plus 5 years’ work experience in a similar position; preferably in a food industry.

• Knowledge of:
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Carpentry
• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Keep accurate records.
  • Communicate with other people effectively.
  • Must meet project deadlines without supervision.
  • Must have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Physical, Mental, and Visual Skills:
  • Good organizational skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize work load effectively.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others.
  • Practical problem solving skills.
  • Ability to visually observe operations and distinguish colors.
  • Ability to perform heavy physical work, exercising up to 50 pounds of strength frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work involves stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping.
  • Ability to substantially move wrists, hands, and/or fingers for purpose of adjusting machine parts and computer operations.
  • Must have the capacity to understand and use pertinent computer software programs that the company utilizes and are pertinent to maintenance and production operations.

Additional Information

The hiring range for this role is $21.81 - $31.71 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