Location: Somerset,NJ, USA
Packaging Lead 2nd ShiftJob DetailsJob LocationSomerset - Somerset, NJDescriptionDo you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you're looking for!At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch's® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.We are looking for people with experience in Packaging Utility, interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our team at PIM.JOB OVERVIEWSupport Supervisor in running pouching/packaging lines; coordinating labor and materials in addition to recording productivity.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReceive and Load materials and products into package processing equipmentAssist Packaging Supervisor in the organization and verification of labor at beginning of shift.Communicate, instruct, train and direct crew in their job performanceReport food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFPFollow PIM Brands GMP rulesMonitor fellow employees for adherence to GMPs.Enter and verify data into M3 at beginning and end of shift.Assist in orchestrating lunch relief.Enter and verify data into M3 at end of shiftKeep area clean and tidyObtain, move, and sort products, materials, containersExamine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are metMeasure, weigh, and count products and materialsRecord product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and recordsMark and label all material and containers properlyMust learn operation of machine centers that you leadMust stock and prepare line for changeover by staging material and paperworkMust return material physically and systematically on changeoversMust conduct feed audit at start and end of shift and fix and/or report any discrepanciesRemove completed or defective products or materials, placing them in their designated locationsOperate process within specified processing parameters designed to meet customer specificationsOperate within given SOP parameters that ensure desired food quality resultsOperate at desired production ratesAbility to work additional hours if neededAbility to work IndependentlyPHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSStanding, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Lifting and moving of objects weighing at least 35 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTJob will generally be performed in the manufacturing plant. When on the plant floor it is representative of a large, busy manufacturing operation. Noisy, active, objects on the floor, constant movement and traffic flow of motorized equipment. Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform, protective eye wear and gloves are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor.QualificationsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGHigh School education or equivalent is strongly preferredAbility to follow and give directionsMust keep area cleanMust have the ability to keep up with the pace of the packaging line. .Must be able to move pallets with hand jacks & Electric JacksBasic math and computer skills are strongly preferredWilling to be trained and coachedAbility to read, speak, and write English is required