MECHANIC-PACKAGING

PIM Brands, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan match

Paid time off

Casual dress

Career development

Internal advancement

Job summary

PIM Brands, Inc. in Somerset, New Jersey is seeking a Packaging Mechanic to keep all packaging line systems running smoothly. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform changeovers on bagging machines, cartoners, scales, and conveyors, reporting issues to Plant management.

This role requires a High School diploma and 3–5 years of experience in repairing packaging equipment, plus strong mechanical skills and overtime flexibility. PIM offers benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience repairing manufacturing packaging equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and properly document work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair all packaging line systems and equipment including form-fill-seal machines, cartoners, scales, tapers, and conveyors.
• Make changeover adjustments for product bag/box size changes.
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP.
• Follow GMP rules and monitor GMP adherence.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure packaging equipment functions properly.
• Maintain and document equipment logs and communicate during shift handoffs.
• Assist in training of others.

Skills

Packaging equipment troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Reading instructions

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Vices

Fabricating machinery

Job description

Do you love 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 MECHANIC-PACKAGING interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Maintenance department at PIM’s Somerset New Jersey location. This position will report to our ___________.

Job Overview

• Responsible for the continuous and uninterrupted functioning of all packaging line systems and equipment
• Interacts with plant and production management, and the maintenance department

Duties And Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair all packaging line systems and equipment including vertical form and fill bagging machines, rotary cartoners, weigh scales, tapers and conveyors, combination scales, flow wrappers, sealer, printer.
• Make changeover adjustments to product bag, box size changes and to the machines
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP
• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
• Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMP’s.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure all packaging equipment functions properly
• Grease, oil, clean, adjust and track all appropriate places as set forth by manufacturer's recommended PM schedules
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of work in the equipment logbooks, communications, and verbally to coworkers during shift hand offs
• Assist in the training of others
• Maintain machinery to comply with customer specifications as well as manufacturers specifications
• Maintain and repair all machinery such that food safety and quality is ensured
• Maintain equipment to effectively in order to meet production goals.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching Must have high degree of manual dexterity to safely handle, position and guide metal products before, during and after fabrication. Must be able to operate hand tools, vices and fabricating machinery Lifting and moving of objects weighing at least 50 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. Busy, active and noisy manufacturing plant and machine shop. Machinery requires knowledge of safety precautions and operations. Climates vary depending on work locations. Areas may be dirty and the presence of machine parts, tools and metal by products will be present. 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
• Practical experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing all major pieces of packaging equipment highly preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in repairing of manufacturing packaging equipment.
• Must be able to competently adjust and repair packaging equipment in a timely manner
• Must be skilled in mechanical repair, equipment set up, preventive maintenance and equipment changeovers
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, properly complete documentation (daily time sheets, line changeover sheets, critical control point sheets, etc.) and equipment logbooks is essential
• Basic math and computer skills are preferred
• Willing to be trained
• Ability to read, speak, and write English is required

We Are Proud To Offer

The pay range for this position is $61680 - 92520. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
• Business casual dress
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement
• Professional development and training opportunities offered across the organization

Awards & Accolades

• America’s Best Workplaces - 2026
• Best Places to Work in NJ – 2025
• Advocate of the Year Award - 2024
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development - 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine - 2024
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer

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