Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Attendant-1st Shift, Mon-Thur

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We’re not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It’s in our DNA. We’ve turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world’s largest meat snack business, that’s still proudly family owned and operated.

We’re a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

At Jack Link’s Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link’s Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

We offer:

• Steady, predictable shifts
• A passionate team 
• Strong family values
• Career opportunities with a goal to promote from within  
• Competitive pay including a bonus plan
• Great benefits including a medical plan, dental plan and vision plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Discounted product

Job Description

Jack Links is seeking an ASRS Attendant to add to our team at the distribution center in Underwood, IA. The ASRS Attendant plays a critical role within the Jack Links Distribution Center.

The Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Attendant is responsible for the continuous and efficient operation of the ASRS in the distribution center. During storage, shipping and receiving intervals, this role will monitor, oversee, and supervise the accurate and effective flow of all pallet movement entering and exiting the warehouse.

The ASRS Attendant will also participate in inventory control and maintenance processes and interact, as needed, with all distribution center personnel and be proficient with all warehouse operating systems. This person will also perform other duties, as directed by management, as well as participate in various areas to ensure the overall effective function of the distribution center.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Follow all safety protocols and act in accordance with all pertinent rules, regulations, policies and best practices meeting the company’s standards of conduct. 
• Train, familiarize yourself, and become a local expert on the Savanna Warehouse Management System (WMS) or Warehouse Control System (WCS).
• Monitor normal ASRS efficiencies, keep the momentum moving forward, and take control to resolve any short comings. Assist with maintaining material flow both in and out of the ASRS which includes determining priorities with the product and the cranes.
• Monitor cranes and conveyors. Resolve all crane faults and conveyor backups or jams as necessary and in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible for notifying the Supervisor in the event of inventory inaccuracies or crane operational issues. Ensure that all tasks are properly processed.
• Function as a liaison between all departments, escalating errors and system outages while involving operations, automation provider, and any specialists when necessary. 
• Oversee, assist, and support all loading/unloading or dock issues within the expansion during start up and in the foreseeable future.
• Work with and assist the maintenance, inventory, and operations team.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams regarding warehouse automation and the warehouse flow.
• Follow the automated processes to support successful execution of warehousing procedures.
• Seek out areas where process improvements need to occur and assist with implementing corrective actions. Be a self-starter and take a lead role in improving or enhancing processes or procedures in order to avoid issues. Demonstrating a sincere, positive attitude toward getting things done, and seeking out additional opportunities that may go beyond the scope of the formal job description.
• Maintain a high focus on providing excellent customer service to our internal and external customers.
• Focus on completing all work tasks in a timely manner while remaining responsive enough to react to competing demands and shifting priorities. Managing multiple responsibilities, being organized, keeping on top of important, time-sensitive tasks, and performing all work accurately with minimal supervision.
• This is a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift dedicated position although flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends is required when necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Required Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in a distribution center with an emphasis on equipment operation, material handling, and shipping/receiving experience. Overall understanding of distribution center processes.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Basic mathematical skills
• Inventory control experience
• Systems experience: Knowledge and working experience with computer systems along with practical aptitude.  Portray a good technical understanding and have experience with basic to intermediate computer operations with the ability to perform more complex computer tasks.
• Full Professional Proficiency: Proficient in written and oral presentation, in writing and presenting documents, and in explaining technical concepts tailored to the audience. 
• High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems, conduct troubleshooting, and utilize corrective action planning. Must be able to analyze, prioritize, and be a self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and quality of work required.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Past technical training or take part in future technical training.
• Past experience working in a fast paced environment with the ability to manage stressful situations while maintaining company guidelines

Additional information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member 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 team member is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear for safety and productivity. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The team member must have acceptable and / or correctable vision. 

Ability to work at elevated heights, climb racks, ladders and stairs repeatedly

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work to be performed by team members in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of team members performing this role.

Additional Information

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. It is clean and dry with climate-controlled environment.

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.