Processing Maintenance Lead

industrial maintenance jobs; Alpena Township (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k participation

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Link Snacks is seeking a Maintenance Lead to schedule and direct Maintenance Workers across crafts, ensuring the plant remains safe, reliable, and efficient. You will train and guide teams, oversee work order planning, and enforce GMP/HACCP practices to maintain high-quality production.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and adherence to safety standards while supporting continuous improvements and Lean initiatives in a fast-paced food processing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required for entry.
• Experience in general maintenance and fabrication environment preferred.
• Knowledge in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and welding beneficial.
• Prior supervisory experience is highly valued.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and direct Maintenance Workers across crafts.
• Oversee planning and preparation of work orders for maintenance tasks.
• Ensure plant is maintained safely, reliably and efficiently.
• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, SOPs and SSOPs.
• Lead start-up and verify equipment readiness and labeling compliance.

Skills

Supervision

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Welding experience

Fabrication shop experience

Job 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 Summary:

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for scheduling and directing the Maintenance Workers involved in one or more craft specialties; train and provide work directions and guidance while performing working in one or more of the skilled trades. Oversee planning and preparation of work orders for work to be performed by the respective maintenance departments to ensure the plant is maintained in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Job Related Skills/Responsibilities

• Operate and Service all Processing Machines.
• Supervise Team Members.
• Service all conveyors on processing side.
• Complete all daily preventative maintenance.
• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP’s and SSOP’s.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes; team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good work place conditions, productive work, etc.
• Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Perform necessary checks at start of shift and at each new product; document on paperwork, code date, correct label, upper/lower film, etc.
• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Ensure product conforms to specifications.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.
• Monitor workflow to maximize machine output efficiencies.
• Keep accurate records of products produced and materials used.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Tasks will vary as situations and demands change.

Administrative Skills

• Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
• Able to read and write legibly.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Able to perform general maintenance.
• Good Problem Solving Abilities.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Follow Company Policy.
• Supervise, Train, and Direct Team Members.
• Operate a Computer.

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.

Personnel

• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company pre-requisite programs, SOP’S and SSOP’s.
• Ensure that all team members are adequately and properly trained in safety, sanitation procedures, chemical handling and GMP’s, etc.
• Enforce all safety rules and company policies.
• Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Implement and monitor training for new hires and continuing training of current team members.
• Maintain attendance records, counsel team members with poor attendance, and follow up with coaching/discipline as appropriate.
• Appraise work performance: conduct appropriate reviews for team members; give coaching/discipline as appropriate in a consistent and timely manner.
• Review, correct, and approve timekeeping tool to ensure team members are paid correctly each pay period.
• Provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety procedures.

Work Status

• Full Time Team Member
• At-Will Team Member

Travel

• No Travel Required 0%

Working Conditions

• Production Environment (normally).
• Stand and Walk Constantly.
• Sit Occasionally.
• Must be able to lift 50#.
• Will need to enter production environment where team members are exposed to moderate cold (35-55 degrees) and loud noise levels.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma (or equivalent
• Worked in General Maintenance
• Worked in a Fabrication Shop
• Plumbing knowledge
• Electrician knowledge
• Worked as a Welder
• Worked as a Supervisor
• Heating and Air Conditioning knowledge
• Worked with Trained Operator until Lead Approval

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.

Additional Information

The starting pay rate for this role is $23.00 - $30.00.

Available Shift:

4th shift: Thursday - Sunday from 4:30 PM to 5:00 AM.

Shift Differential Hourly Rate:

4th shift $2.50

Actual salaries 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 Link Snacks Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Link Snacks 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Link Snacks 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

Links Snacks 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.