FSQ Administrative Assistant

Company DescriptionAt 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 DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Administrative Assistant for the FSQ Department provides administrative, clerical, and organizational support to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations. This role supports FSQ supervisors, technicians, and management by coordinating and maintaining records, managing communications, and compliance documentation.

Key ResponsibilitiesAdministrative & Clerical SupportPrepare, maintain, and update departmental documents, reports, and spreadsheets.

Handle emails, and internal requests related to FSQ activities.

Maintain organized filing systems—digital and physical—for data analysis, and compliance documents.

System ManagementEnter, track, and summarize data in the establishment software program.

Monitor noncompliance reports and CAPA's and notify supervisors of CAPA requests.

Generate weekly and monthly performance reports (e.g., failures, non-compliances, and performance to standard).Purchasing & Inventory SupportInitiate inventory monitoring, and create reports for purchasing of new supplies.

Work with vendors to obtain pricing and tracking of deliveries.

Support inventory control by monitoring stock levels and verifying incoming materials.

General Department SupportAssist supervisors and the FSQ Manager with administrative tasks and project support.

Help maintain communication between maintenance, operations, and other departments.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and department workflows.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to 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 sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

QualificationsEducation & ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred).2+ years of administrative experience; maintenance or manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Skills & CompetenciesStrong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and within a team.

Basic understanding of documentation and data manipulation tasks.

Additional InformationThe salary range for this role is $22 - $27 (Hourly). 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 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.

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 a 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/employeesAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:

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