General Labor Production Worker - 1st Shift

About Link Snacks

Link Snacks is driven by a hardworking, passionate team that embraces challenges and delivers outstanding results. Founded in Wisconsin four decades ago, this company brings authenticity and innovation to the meat snack industry with well-known brands such as Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, Peperami®, and KOOEE!®. The culture is fueled by relentless energy, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

As a General Labor Production Worker on the 1st shift (7:00am - 3:30pm), you will play an integral role in the production process, performing tasks that include handling meat snack products safely and efficiently in accordance with company and regulatory standards.

Primary Duties

• Wear all necessary personal protective equipment such as hair and beard nets, frocks, slip-resistant footwear, gloves, aprons, and sleeves following GMP regulations.
• Start the assigned production line promptly at the beginning of the shift.
• Remove products from coolers or warehouse storage areas.
• Cut products using cheese slicing machines, de-linkers, stick cutters, or scissors.
• Package products into units and apply stickers manually when needed.
• Load packaged products into bags, caddies, or cases and arrange them on pallets.
• Use pallet jacks to move finished pallets to the warehouse.
• Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or a comparable mix of education and experience.
• Preferred three to six months working experience in a production environment.
• Ability to be punctual, reliable, and report to work as scheduled.
• Willingness to work Saturdays when necessary.
• Ability to maintain safety and hygiene standards in compliance with GMP, HACCP, and OSHA.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced setting and adapting to changing production demands.
• Capable of following instructions carefully and collaborating well with team members with mutual respect.
• Basic math skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting wage for this role is $17.00 per hour, with actual pay reflecting several variables such as market standards, internal equity, location, and individual qualifications. The total rewards package includes potential annual incentives, program awards, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) plan participation, paid holidays, and paid time off for eligible team members.

Physical Requirements

Employees must frequently stand, walk, use hands, lift up to 25 pounds regularly, and occasionally lift or move as much as 50 pounds. Vision with close focus is also necessary. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

The role is based in a plant setting where employees may encounter various temperature and noise conditions, exposure to moving manufacturing equipment, and sometimes wet or slippery floors.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Link Snacks is committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics. The company utilizes E-Verify to confirm work authorization as required by law and maintains confidentiality throughout the process.