Packaging Mechanic- 3rd shift
About The Position
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 Mechanic interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our Maintenance department team at PIM Brands in Somerset, NJ location. JOB OVERVIEW The Packaging Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the continuous and uninterrupted operation of all packaging line systems and equipment, while collaborating closely with plant and production management as well as the maintenance team.
Requirements
- 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
- Basic math and computer skills are preferred
- Willing to be trained
- Ability to read, speak, and write English is required
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
