TEAM LEADER, WAREHOUSE

PIM Brands, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits from Day 1

Bonus potential & 401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Business casual dress

Job summary

PIM Brands in Somerset, New Jersey, is seeking a Team Leader, Warehouse to supervise shipping, receiving, and inventory while ensuring GMP and food safety standards are met.

You will lead the warehouse team, coordinate daily operations, and drive safety practices on the floor. This on-site role offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• BA or relevant work experience in distribution and warehousing.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to use all related maintenance equipment and computer applications.
• Attentive to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Computer Skills and use of Microsoft Office Applications: Word and Excel
• Willing to be trained.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English is required

Responsibilities

• Support the Warehouse Manager in supervising all warehouse staff.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, inventory, and FG shipments.
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP.
• Follow GMP rules and safety procedures.
• Monitor employees for adherence to GMPs.
• Maintain inventory and FEFO compliance.
• Ensure forklift training is completed by team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

BA or relevant work experience in distribution and warehousing

Tools

MS Office

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 Team Leader, Warehouse interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Warehouse department at PIM’s Somerset New Jersey location. This position will report to our Manager, Warehouse.

Job Overview

Responsible and Accountable for Supervising the shipping, receiving, inventory control, and distribution functions are performed in an efficient and effective manner. Leads and controls activities of company warehouse personnel. Front line supervision is an extremely important function for the company and positive interaction with the employees is critical. Leads the warehouse team on daily tasks assigned by management and takes precautions to protect warehouse contents against loss. Retains and reviews warehouse documents and reports. Conducts Warehouse operations in accordance with established procedures and policies and keeps management informed of Warehouse activities. Completes miscellaneous support functions and supports area personnel as required

Duties And Responsibilities

• The Team Leader, Warehouse key responsibility is to support the Warehouse Manager in the supervision of all warehouse associates and direction of warehouse operations.


• Oversee shipping & receiving, inventory, pick/pack of materials and FG shipments


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


• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules


• Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMPs.


• Completes all shipping and receiving paperwork and transactions in the M3 system.


• Supervises all warehouse functions and maintaining inventory while ensuring the FEFO aspect


• Ensure all team members complete forklift training class.


• Ensure team members are adhering to safety procedures set forth by company.


• Proactively working to resolve problems and address employee concerns in a professional manner


• Provides direction and proper motivation to leads and line employees to ensure the daily workload is completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.


• Maintains a positive presence on the floor throughout the shift and promotes a team environment.


• Provides new hire and follow- up training for all employees.


• Evaluates work performance of personnel regarding promotions, absenteeism, commendations and disciplinary action.


• Communicates with other members of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished.


• Maintains a safe, clean work environment. Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and regulations regarding fire and other potential emergencies.


• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.


• Performs other duties as required.


• Ability to work additional hours as needed

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 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 warehouse and manufacturing plant. When on the 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

• BA or relevant work experience in distribution and warehousing


• Excellent leadership skills


• Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities.


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Able to use all related maintenance equipment and computer applications.


• Attentive to detail.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong Computer Skills and use of Microsoft Office Applications: Word and Excel


• Willing to be trained.


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

Worksite

• The PIM Brands manufacturing site is located in Somerset, New Jersey


• The PIM Brands manfucaturing site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week


• The position requires working on site

We Are Proud To Offer

• The pay range for this position is 61,680.00 - 75,000.00. 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.


• 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 & 2026


• 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