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.

　　The Innovation Center Technician supports the day-to-day operations in the IC by ensuring the tasks are executed flawlessly by working closely with Food Scientists and Engineers in the kitchen, lab, and Innovation Center in downtown Minneapolis.  This work supports the development and execution of new product innovation, product and process improvements, quality, and food safety.  

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

　　IC Operations 

　　Organize ingredients, equipment, and tools for processing and cleaning

　　Calibrate analytical equipment

　　Set-up equipment

　　Run equipment

　　Clean equipment and work spaces

　　Take out garbage and recyclables

　　Restock ingredients and supplies

　　Test products and packaging with analytical equipment

　　Support quality standards and inventory accuracy

　　Help to enable continuous improvement mindset in IC by identifying and helping to implement standardized processes

　　Support evaluation of new equipment and techniques with a focus on safety

　　Safety & Quality

　　Adhere to food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. USDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)

　　Manage adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure first pass quality meets or exceeds planned goals.

　　Ensure close partnership with FSQ including communicating and resolving all quality and production issues with appropriate team members

　　Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures

　　Required Education and Experience:

　　High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred experience:

　　Currently working on or possess a degree in Food Science or related

　　Lab or production environment experience

　　Meat processing industry knowledge and experience

　　Able to take direction on daily and weekly tasks

　　Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment

　　Must be able to communicate effectively with various team members

　　REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

　　Demonstrated effective skills at problem solving, planning, and directing team members.

　　Proven understanding of manufacturing operations in the food industry including R&D and FSQ work.

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　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

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