Pouching Utility

Pouching Utility Job Details Job Location Somerset - Somerset, NJ Do you love candy and 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 Pouching Utility candidate interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our packaging team at PIM’s Pierce Street facility in Somerset Nj. JOB OVERVIEW The Packaging Utility Worker is responsible for supporting packaging room employees on their day-to-day responsibilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Record accurate product/packaging information and enter data into the computer system. Create labels/placards and place them on the appropriate trays/area. Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP Follow PIM Brands GMP rules Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMPs. Supply pouching machines with the necessary bulk needed and verify throughout the shift. Generate, verify, and fill out Bulk Usage Report. Enter and verify all relevant data into M3. Generate and verify placards and M3 labels for the pouching machines, Triangle and HP2. Enter and verify all relevant data into M3 at the end of shift. Assist in keeping packaging machines and area clean and safe. Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines and assist in troubleshooting of any issues. Assist mechanics/operators during changeovers from one product to another. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Ability to work additional hours as needed 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 35 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. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING High School education or equivalent is strongly preferred. Basic math and computer skills are required. Willing to be trained. Ability to read, speak, and write English is required. Preferred 1 year of packaging machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment