Company 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.

Job Description

Job Summary:         

The plant purchaser is responsible for managing inventory on multiple items across the entire facility. They will work closely with vendors and routinely review inventories and order as required. They will track the status of orders to make sure orders will arrive on time according to our production schedule. The purchaser will act as a liaison between protein procurement and protein vendors. They will also work with our accounting team to ensure new vendors are set up according to company policy.

Job Related Skills/Responsibilities

• • Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
  • Review purchases and purchase orders.
  • Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy.
  • Help complete new vendor setup.
  • Flexible work schedule to allow for some afterhours communication (email/phone calls).
  • Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes; team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good work place conditions, productive work, etc.

Administrative Skills

• • Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
  • Able to read and write legibly.
  • Follow written and verbal instructions.

• • Good computer skills. Demonstrated proficiency of computers and Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Safety

• • Monitor Unsafe Behavior
  • Follow all OSHA Guidelines
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    1. Earplug
    2. Hairnet
    3. Beard-net
    4. Protective eyewear
    5. Slip resistant footwear

Leadership

• Build and support a culture at LSI which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
• Must Demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome Character.
• 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.
• Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of LSI.

Communication

• Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
• Ability to collaborate with remote team members and work as part of a team.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related-problems.

Work Status

• • Full Time Team Member
  • At-Will Team Member

Travel

• • No Travel Required 0%

Working Conditions

• Office Environment (normally)
• Sit Constantly
• Stand and Walk Occasionally
  • Must be able to lift 20lbs
  • Will need to enter production environment where team members are exposed to moderate cold (35-55 degrees) and loud noise levels

Jack Links LSI Purpose:
We Feed Your Wild Side.

Jack Links LSI Vision:
We will be the dominant global leader of branded portable protein.

Jack Links LSI Mission:
We delight people by unleashing passionate leaders with an uncompromising commitment to deliver awesome products.

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of a LSI Team Member.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of a LSI Team Member.  A LSI Team Member may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• • 2 Year Degree (or equivalent) and/or
  • Previous Purchasing Experience

Additional Information

The hiring range for this role is $45,000 - $65,000 Salaried.  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

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