Classic Jerky Company, a Jack Link's owned business, is a leader in private brand meat snacks offering a diverse portfolio of high quality products to our retail partners.  We are stewards of our customer brand - quality, value and safety are paramount in all that we do.

　　Job description

　　· Clean and sanitize processing area and equipment, following guidelines of U.S.D.A. during evening shift.

　　· Disassemble, handle, and reassemble equipment in a manner that maintains the conditions and food safety of the equipment at all times.

　　· Ensure that cleaning chemical concentrations, cleaning times, temperatures and flows meet personal safety, food safety and cleaning standards

　　· Follow all sanitation, general plant, area-specific and equipment specific safe practices and GMP standards

　　· Follow GMP’s and Food Safety programs.

　　· Safely and efficiently operate CIP and COP systems

　　· Complete all documentation, communication and record-keeping requirements accurately, on time and in a professional manner

　　· Inspect sanitation work and follow up as appropriate to ensure that all operating and sanitation standards have been met to ensure a safe and effective on-time start of plant processing and equipment.

　　· May be required to work in production when needed.

　　· Perform other duties as assigned.

　　The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

　　The ability to be organized, self-motivated, work as a team in a fast paced work environment

　　The ability to understand and execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP's) and best practices safely, consistently and effectively

　　Previous experience in a food manufacturing sanitation role is preferred

　　Physical demands of the job: During an 8-10 hour night shift , the employee will perform the following on a frequent to constant basis:

　　· Standing

　　Walking

　　Bending, twisting

　　Pushing, pulling

　　Reaching

　　Overhead work

　　Climbing

　　Carrying, both bilateral and unilateral

　　Repetitive motion: using upper extremities to wipe, scrub, scrape, sweep, mop etc.

　　Kneel

　　Crawl

　　Crouch or squat as specific work assignments require.

　　Also required:

　　Tolerance / ability to work at heights on ladders and scissors lifts in order to clean ceiling tiles, pipes, and the tops of large sections of equipment.

　　Scissors lifts: from a few feet off the ground to ceiling height, up to 30 feet

　　Lifting: Frequent lifting from 10 – 25 pounds; infrequent lifting of up to 40/50 pounds possible.

　　Equipment used:

　　Other equipment used: mops, buckets, rags, scrub brushes, hoses, power washer, scrapers, air hoses, pallet jack, etc.'

　　Benefit Conditions:

　　Waiting period may applyThis Company Describes Its Culture as:

　　Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking

　　Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture

　　Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes

　　People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused

　　Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

　　This Job Is:

　　A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

　　Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED

　　A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

　　A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

　　A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

　　Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

　　Required Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

　　Preferred Experience: Cleaning or chemical sanitation experience/training or equivalent.

　　Hours: Monday- Friday 6pm-2:30am

　　REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

　　Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.

　　Able to understand and follow Chemical & Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and policies, once trained.

　　Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and out-side) the assigned department.

　　Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.

　　Encourage team member initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort and achievement.

　　Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.

　　Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.

　　Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related-problems.

　　Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

　　Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.

　　Ability to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team member.

　　Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, and team member motivational skills.

　　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.