Packaging Mechanic -2nd shift

PIM Brands; New Jersey; On-site; USD 44,083 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan match

Personal time off

Business casual dress

Job summary

PIM Brands is hiring a Packaging Mechanic in Somerset, NJ. This role involves ensuring the operational integrity of packaging line systems, requiring 3-5 years of maintenance experience on manufacturing equipment. The successful applicant will troubleshoot and repair various machines while maintaining strict adherence to food safety guidelines. A high school diploma is preferred, along with mechanical repair skills and the ability to work second shift from Tuesday to Saturday. Competitive pay ranging from $32.00 to $42.00 is offered with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in repairing manufacturing packaging equipment.
• Ability to adjust and repair packaging equipment in a timely manner.
• Willingness to be trained and ability to follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair packaging line systems and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure equipment functions properly.
• Document work accurately in logbooks and reports.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Packaging equipment

Maintenance tools

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 Packaging Mechanic interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our Maintenance department team at PIM Brands in Somerset, NJ location.

Job Overview

The Packaging Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the continuous and uninterrupted operation of all packaging line systems and equipment, while collaborating closely with plant and production management as well as the maintenance team.

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 GMPs.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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. 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.

Worksite

The PIM Brands in Somerset, New Jersey. The role requires working on‑site: Ability to work 2nd shift, Tues‑Sat, 2PM‑10:30PM.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $32.00 to $42.00. 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.
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (based on eligibility and position).
• Comprehensive benefits package – EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more.
• 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.

Awards & Accolades

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

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer.