Handpack Lead

Job Details

Job Location

Somerset - Somerset, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

2nd Shift (3PM-11PM)

Job Category

Manufacturing

Do 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 a Handpack Lead interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our packaging team at PIM’s Pierce Street facility in Somerset NJ.

JOB OVERVIEW

Support Supervisor in running hand pack line coordinating labor and materials in addition to recording productivity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using M3 to verify current job running and quantity left to produce.

• Communicating and verifying with warehouse personnel as to what material will be needed to run for the shift.

• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP

• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules

• Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMPs.

• Organization and verification of labor to achieve maximum output.

• Generate, verify, and fill out consumption report.

• Enter and verify all relevant data into M3. Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met

• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials

• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records

• Mark and label containers, container tags, or products

• Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers

• Seal containers or materials, using glues, and/or staples

• Ability to work additional hours as needed

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  Standing, 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 15 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  Job 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.

   

  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High School education or equivalent is strongly preferred.

• Basic math and computer skills are preferred.

• Willing to be trained.

• Ability to read, speak, and write English is required