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Processing Machine Operator Jobs

Jack Link's

Danfoss

Great Lakes Cheese

Onsite

<strong>Company Description:</strong><p>At&#xa0;<strong>Link Snacks</strong>, 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.</p><p>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—<a href="https://www.jacklinks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jack Link’s®</a><em>,&#xa0;</em><a href="https://www.lorissaskitchen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lorissa’s Kitchen®</a><em>,&#xa0;</em><a href="https://www.goldenislandjerky.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Golden Island®</a><em>,&#xa0;</em><a href="https://www.bifi.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer">BiFi®</a><em>, and&#xa0;</em><a href="https://www.peperami.tv/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Peperami®</a><em>&#xa0;and&#xa0;</em><a href="https://www.kooeesnacks.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">KOOEE!®</a>&#xa0;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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.</p><strong>Job Description:</strong><p><strong>2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday from 2:30 p.m. - 12:30 am (Hours may vary)</strong></p><p>The role of the Production Worker is to perform necessary functions in order to efficiently, safely, and correctly prepare and process raw material to prepare it for cooking or&#xa0;cut &amp; package finished product in preparation for shipment to customer.&#xa0;&#xa0;</p><p><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p>The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:</p><p><strong><u>General</u></strong><u>:</u></p><ul><li>Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.</li><li>Ensure product conforms to specifications.</li><li>Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.</li><li>May require working on taping machines, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, trash and recycling compactors.</li><li>Perform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed.</li><li>Successfully complete all necessary technical training and skills verification as directed.&#xa0;</li><li>Successfully complete all necessary soft skills training as directed.</li><li>Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/foreman/supervisor before leaving the department.</li><li>Accurately complete all necessary paperwork as directed.</li><li>Attend all department and company scheduled meetings.</li><li>Works scheduled shift as assigned.&#xa0;</li><li>Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.</li><li>Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.</li><li>Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.</li><li>Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.</li><li>Perform all required duties within OSHA and company safety standards.&#xa0;</li><li>Follows set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.</li><li>Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).</li><li>Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.</li><li>Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.</li><li>Keep record of products used to follow FIFO (first in – first out)</li></ul><p><strong><u>RAW:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Add ingredients to batch and verify against formulations in Blending system.</li><li>Move meat into machine(s) and/or combos and/or v-mags using appropriate tools and techniques</li><li>Load meat racks, push meat trucks from one area to another, visually monitoring meat for quality.</li><li>Maintain accurate records, washing and sanitizing carts, racks, and trucks.</li></ul><strong>Qualifications:</strong><p><strong>REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p><p><strong>Required Education:&#xa0;</strong>None</p><p><strong>Required Experience</strong>:&#xa0;None</p><p><strong>Preferred</strong>:&#xa0;Knowledge of warehouse and assembly line experience is a plus.</p><p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Must be able to perform repetitive functions.</li><li>Must adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.</li><li>Must be able to accept direction from Department Leads and supervisors</li><li>Must be able to communicate with co-workers and supervisor.</li><li>Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.</li><li>Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.</li><li>Excellent attendance and dependability</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Fast-paced environment</li><li>Work well with others</li><li>Great communication skills</li></ul><strong>Additional Information:</strong><p><em>The hiring range for this role is&#xa0;$18.58 - $27.87</em>&#xa0;<em>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.</em></p><p><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</strong>:<br>
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.&#xa0; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><p>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.&#xa0; The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.&#xa0; The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.&#xa0; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.</p><p><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT</strong>:<br>
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.</p><p><strong>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:</strong><br>
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.</p><p><strong>E-VERIFY:</strong><br>
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.&#xa0; For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:&#xa0;&#xa0;<a href="http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees</a></p>

Processing Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Must work in a fast-paced environment; perform repetitive tasks; follow GMP/safety rules; communicate well; team oriented; no required education or experience.

No high school requirement; no specific degree; experience not required. Preferred: warehouse/assembly line experience.

Nation's Leading Natural Cheese Packager - Great Lakes Cheese

<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Overview</b></H2></div><div><p>The Machine Operator operates machinery to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMPs and Safety. Acts in lead capacity to ensure line is running efficiently.</p>
</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></H2></div><div><p>• Maintain area, equipment and personal sanitation.<br>
• Ensure proper set up of film, zipper, labels, cheese and operation of machinery.<br>
• Frequently inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese.<br>
• Inspect Machine E stops to ensure functionality before production starts.<br>
• Load cheese.<br>
• Grease/clean machine and perform basic maintenance tasks based on preventative maintenance schedule.<br>
• Ensure cheese quality.<br>
• Ensure that products produced are within the weight specification/regulation per our Statistical Process Control (SPC) programming system.<br>
• Disassembly and assembly of equipment.<br>
• Sanitation of machinery.<br>
• Productive use of down time.<br>
• Communicate to line personnel on daily production issues, changes, and safety issues.<br>
• Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.<br>
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies &amp; procedures.<br>
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.<br>
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.</p>
</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Education and Experience</b></H2></div><div><p>• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.<br>
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.<br>
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.<br>
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality &amp; safety issues.<br>
• Ability to motivate and build teamwork.<br>
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.<br>
• Above average mechanical ability required.<br>
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.<br>
• Ability to take metric measurements and measurements of temperature.</p>
</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferred Education and Experience</b></H2></div><div><ul>
	<li>High School diploma or GED.</li>
	<li>Good troubleshooting skills.</li>
	<li>SAP experience.</li>
	<li>MES experience.</li>
	<li>Basic computer skills.</li>
</ul>
</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Working Conditions</b></H2></div><div><div>• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.</div><div>• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.</div><div>• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.</div><div>• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>EEOC &amp; Disclaimer</b></H2></div><div><div>Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.</div></div></div></div>

3rd Shift Machine Operator (Plymouth, WI, US, 53073)

Machine Operator

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes; ability to read production reports; strong problem solving; good teamwork; mechanical ability.

<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Impact You'll Make</b></H2></div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We have an immediate opening for a 3rd Shift Heat Treat Machine Operator to join our diverse team in Freeport, IL. This role involves operating and maintaining setups for conventional, special purposes, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate and assemble both metallic and nonmetallic components by performing the following tasks. The wage range for this position is $20.34 - $22.50 an hour, with a 10% shift premium. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encouraging career growth within our facilities. </span> </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You’ll Be Doing</b></H2></div><div><ul>
<li>Ensure the part number is precise and verify the process before, during, and after the heat treatment operation.</li>
<li>The heat treat operator must rigorously follow documented procedures and must not deviate without proper authorization, such as an engineer's change, process update, or Team Leader approval.</li>
<li>Handle racking and unracking of parts with care, complete all required paperwork accurately, including computer data entry when applicable, and confirm that parts are processed using the correct cycles, durations, and temperatures.</li>
<li>Perform all necessary metallurgical tests, including case depth verification, hardness evaluation, and microstructure analysis. All procedures must be executed precisely without exception.</li>
<li>Operators may use forklifts, electric and hand trucks, or hoists to carry out these tasks safely and efficiently.</li>
</ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We're Looking For</b></H2></div><div><ul>
<li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">A high school diploma or equivalent certification and at least one year of relevant experience are preferred. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Proficiency in quality and problem-solving tools such as PPAP, capability studies, PFMEA, Gauge R&amp;R, 4-Step, 8D, and Fishbone diagrams. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, PLC, and test stand applications, along with the ability to interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> Experience with TPM and SMED methodologies is advantageous. </span></li>
</ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Get from Us</b></H2></div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.</span></li>
</ol></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ready to Make a Difference?</b></H2></div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.</span></p></div></div></div>

Heat Treat Machine Operator 3rd Shift (City-State-Country, City-State-Country, City-State-Country)

Heat Treat Machine Operator

High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year relevant experience; mechanical aptitude; knowledge of manufacturing processes; proficiency with quality tools; computer literacy including PLC and test stand apps.

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