Packaging Floater

Packaging Floater

Somerset - Somerset, NJ 08873

Salary Range $17.79 - $22.60 Hourly 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 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.

Production Operations Support

• Fill open operator positions across packaging lines as assigned to support staffing requirements and business continuity.
• Perform all assigned operator responsibilities in accordance with established work instructions, SOPs, batch records, and production schedules.
• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple packaging line functions and equipment operations.
• Quickly adapt to changing production assignments and operational priorities.
• Support line startup, operation, shutdown, and cleanup activities.
• Monitor equipment and production processes to ensure efficient operation.
• Assist in maintaining production flow and minimizing downtime.
• Support daily production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Communicate production concerns, equipment issues, and operational challenges to supervision.
• Maintain flexibility to work across multiple packaging areas, shifts, and product lines as required.

Tishma Operator / Line Lead Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of line activities during the assigned shift.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between line personnel and supervisory staff.
• Coordinate operator assignments to ensure proper staffing and efficient workflow.
• Monitor line performance, efficiency, product flow, and operational effectiveness.
• Support line startup, changeover, and shutdown activities.
• Ensure operators are following established procedures, GMP requirements, and safety standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting operational issues and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Coordinate communication between Packaging, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production teams.
• Verify materials, components, and documentation are available and accurate prior to production activities.
• Support training and coaching of operators on line procedures and best practices.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence throughout the shift.
• Assist in minimizing downtime and maximizing line performance.
• Escalate quality, safety, staffing, equipment, or production concerns to supervision in a timely…