Dumoulin Operator

Dumoulin Operator

Cottontail - Somerset, NJ 08873

Salary Range $19.23 - $24.04 Salary Position Type Full Time

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 Dumoulin Operator is a skilled technical operator responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Dumoulin production system and associated packaging equipment within the PIM manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for maintaining equipment performance, ensuring product quality, supporting production goals, and executing equipment cleanings and changeovers while minimizing downtime and maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

The Dumolin Operator serves as the primary equipment owner for the machine center and is expected to demonstrate advanced technical proficiency in equipment operation, troubleshooting, setup, adjustment, cleaning, and changeover execution. In addition to operating the equipment, this role functions as the designated Line Leader for all inline packaging systems, coordinating personnel, workflow, and operational activities to ensure safe, productive, and efficient line performance.

The position works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Continuous Improvement teams to drive operational excellence, improve equipment reliability, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Equipment Operation

• Operate the Dumolin and associated inline packaging equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, GMP requirements, safety standards, and production schedules.
• Monitor equipment performance to ensure production targets, throughput expectations, and quality specifications are achieved.
• Start up, operate, adjust, and shut down equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine controls, HMI systems, sensors, alarms, and operating parameters throughout production.
• Perform routine equipment adjustments to maintain optimal operating conditions.
• Respond to equipment faults, product flow interruptions, and operational issues in a timely manner.
• Minimize downtime by identifying and resolving routine operational concerns.
• Verify proper materials, packaging components, labels, and production documentation prior to startup.
• Ensure product integrity and package quality throughout the production process.
• Maintain continuous awareness of equipment condition, production status, and operational priorities.

Quality Ownership

• Maintain focus on product quality and compliance during all production activities.
• Perform required in-process quality checks and inspections.
• Verify packaging appearance, coding, labeling, seal integrity, and product presentation meet established specifications.
• Identify, contain, and report non-conforming products and quality concerns.
• Support quality investigations, deviations, and corrective action activities as required.
• Ensure batch records and production documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant.
• Maintain product traceability throughout all production runs.
• Promote a "right first time" quality culture within line operations.

Changeover Responsibilities

• Independently perform equipment changeovers on the Dumolin machine and associated line equipment.
• Remove, install, and verify change parts, guides, tooling, and machine components required for product transitions.
• Adjust machine settings, recipes, and operational parameters to support product-specific requirements.
• Conduct line clearance activities in accordance with GMP and quality requirements.
• Verify correct materials, components, and documentation are available prior to startup.
• Perform startup verification checks following completion of changeovers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve startup issues to achieve target operating conditions.
• Complete all required changeover documentation accurately and timely.
• Support efforts to reduce changeover duration and improve equipment availability.

Equipment Cleaning and Line Sanitation

• Perform scheduled equipment cleaning and sanitation activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Execute product-to-product cleanings and line clearances to ensure compliance with GMP and quality requirements.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment components required for cleaning activities.
• Verify equipment cleanliness prior to startup and production release.
• Maintain cleaning…