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PIM Brands · 9 hours ago

Packaging Mechanic- 3rd shift

Somerset, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$28/hr - $37/hr

3+ years exp

PIM Brands is a rapidly growing company known for its popular snack products. They are seeking a Packaging Mechanic to ensure the continuous operation of packaging line systems and equipment while collaborating with the maintenance team and plant management.

Food and BeverageManufacturingSnack Food

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Troubleshooting packaging equipmentMechanical repairPreventive maintenanceEquipment changeoversBasic math skillsFollow instructionsWillingness to be trainedEnglish language proficiencyDocumentation skills

Required

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

Ability to read, speak, and write English is required

Preferred

Basic math and computer skills are preferred

Willing to be trained

Benefits

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

Company

PIM Brands

PIM Brands is a manufacturer of chocolate and non-chocolate confections and other delicious snack foods.

Founded in 1979

Park Ridge, New Jersey, USA

501-1000 employees

https://pimbrands.com

H1B Sponsorship

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