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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.

The Packaging Floater (PIM – Level 3) is an advanced operator-level position responsible for providing operational support across multiple packaging lines by filling line vacancies and staffing gaps to ensure business continuity, operational efficiency, and uninterrupted production. This role requires demonstrated proficiency in multiple packaging positions and equipment operations, allowing the employee to quickly transition between assignments based on business needs. 

The Packaging Floater must maintain a thorough understanding of packaging processes, operational procedures, quality requirements, GMP standards, and safety expectations. The role is expected to perform operator-level functions across a variety of packaging lines while supporting production goals, line performance, product quality, and team effectiveness. 

When assigned as a Tishma Operator, the Packaging Floater serves as the designated Line Lead for the shift. In this capacity, the employee is responsible for coordinating line activities, supporting operators, monitoring line performance, facilitating communication with supervision, and ensuring production activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all company requirements. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Production Operations Support 

• Fill open operator positions across packaging lines as assigned to support staffing requirements and business continuity. 

• Perform all assigned operator responsibilities in accordance with established work instructions, SOPs, batch records, and production schedules. 

• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple packaging line functions and equipment operations. 

• Quickly adapt to changing production assignments and operational priorities. 

• Support line startup, operation, shutdown, and cleanup activities. 

• Monitor equipment and production processes to ensure efficient operation. 

• Assist in maintaining production flow and minimizing downtime. 

• Support daily production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards. 

• Communicate production concerns, equipment issues, and operational challenges to supervision. 

• Maintain flexibility to work across multiple packaging areas, shifts, and product lines as required. 

Tishma Operator / Line Lead Responsibilities 

When assigned to operate the Tishma line, the Packaging Floater serves as the designated Line Lead and is responsible for: 

• Providing day-to-day leadership and coordination of line activities during the assigned shift. 

• Serving as the primary point of contact between line personnel and supervisory staff. 

• Coordinating operator assignments to ensure proper staffing and efficient workflow. 

• Monitoring line performance, efficiency, product flow, and operational effectiveness. 

• Supporting line startup, changeover, and shutdown activities. 

• Ensuring operators are following established procedures, GMP requirements, and safety standards. 

• Assisting with troubleshooting operational issues and escalating concerns when necessary. 

• Coordinating communication between Packaging, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production teams. 

• Verifying materials, components, and documentation are available and accurate prior to production activities. 

• Supporting training and coaching of operators on line procedures and best practices. 

• Promoting teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence throughout the shift. 

• Assisting in minimizing downtime and maximizing line performance. 

• Escalating quality, safety, staffing, equipment, or production concerns to supervision in a timely manner. 

Equipment Operation 

• Operate packaging equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with established procedures. 

• Monitor equipment performance and identify abnormal conditions or operational concerns. 

• Perform routine operational checks throughout production runs. 

• Assist with minor equipment adjustments and troubleshooting within training and authorization limits. 

• Immediately report equipment malfunctions or maintenance concerns. 

• Support equipment cleaning, setup, and preparation activities. 

• Assist Maintenance personnel during troubleshooting and repair efforts when appropriate. 

Changeover and Operational Support 

• Participate in line changeovers by assisting with equipment preparation, material removal, line clearance activities, and setup verification. 

• Verify packaging components, materials, labels, and documentation required for upcoming production runs. 

• Support line readiness activities to ensure timely production startup. 

• Assist with reconciliation of materials during and after production runs. 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing changeover times and improving efficiency. 

• Assist with line investigations, root cause analysis activities, and corrective action implementation as required. 

Quality and Compliance 

• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality requirements. 

• Complete production documentation accurately, legibly, and in real time. 

• Perform required quality checks and inspections as assigned. 

• Ensure materials, components, and finished products meet quality specifications. 

• Identify and report quality concerns, deviations, and non-conforming conditions. 

• Support quality investigations and corrective action activities as required. 

• Maintain product traceability and documentation compliance. 

Safety Responsibilities 

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. 

• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE). 

• Identify and report unsafe conditions, safety hazards, near misses, and incidents. 

• Promote safe work practices among team members. 

• Participate in safety training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Support housekeeping and 5S activities to maintain safe and organized work areas. 

Training and Cross-Functional Support 

• Maintain qualification requirements for assigned packaging positions. 

• Cross-train in multiple packaging operations to support staffing flexibility. 

• Assist with onboarding and training new operators when requested. 

• Share operational knowledge and best practices with team members. 

• Support Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Engineering initiatives as required. 

• Act as a resource for operators regarding packaging processes, documentation, and operational procedures. 

Performance Expectations 

Success in this role will be measured by: 

• Ability to effectively fill operator vacancies across multiple packaging lines. 

• Demonstrated flexibility and proficiency in various packaging operations. 

• Support of uninterrupted production and business continuity. 

• Safe and compliant execution of all packaging activities. 

• Accuracy and completeness of production documentation. 

• Effective leadership and coordination when serving as Tishma Operator/Line Lead. 

• Positive contribution to productivity, efficiency, quality, and team performance. 

• Compliance with GMP, safety, and company operational standards. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.  

• Manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience preferred.  

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.  

• Basic math skills.  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.  

• Ability to understand and comply with standard work instructions.  

• Demonstrated reliability and strong attendance.  

• English fluency required, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand work instructions, safety procedures, quality documentation, and supervisor direction. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, temperature variations, and moving equipment.  

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.  

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.  

• Ability to wear required PPE and GMP-compliant attire. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The incumbent is expected to assume additional responsibilities, projects, assignments, cross-training activities, and operational support tasks as required to meet business needs and organizational objectives at the direction of leadership. 

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

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