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 Lead Floater-1st Shift, Wed-Sun interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Production/Packaging department at PIM’s Somerset New Jersey location. This position will report to our Team Leader, Packaging.
Job Overview
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 Support
- Fill open operator positions as needed.
- Operate packaging equipment and support daily production goals.
- Assist with startups, changeovers, shutdowns, and troubleshooting.
- Communicate production or equipment issues promptly.
Tishma Line Lead (When Assigned)
- Coordinate line activities and staffing.
- Monitor performance and workflow.
- Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and operating procedures.
- Communicate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams.
- Escalate safety, quality, staffing, or equipment concerns.
Quality & Safety
- Follow GMPs, SOPs, and all safety requirements.
- Complete production documentation accurately.
- Perform required quality checks and report issues.
- Wear required PPE and maintain a clean, safe work area.
Training & Teamwork
- Cross-train across multiple packaging positions.
- Assist with training new operators.
- Support continuous improvement and team initiatives.
Performance Expectations
- Maintain flexibility across packaging lines.
- Support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production.
- Ensure accurate documentation and quality compliance.
- Contribute positively to productivity, teamwork, and operational performance.
Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions
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Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to wear required PPE and GMP-compliant attire.
Work Environment
Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, temperature variations, and moving equipment.
Education, Experience, and Training
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High School Diploma or GED preferred.Manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience preferred.
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Basic math skills.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
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Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
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Reliable attendance and dependability.
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English proficiency required to understand work instructions, safety requirements, quality documents, and supervisor directions.
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 -. 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
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