Batchmaker Colors And FlavorsSomerset - Somerset, NJ 08873OverviewSalary Range $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift (7AM-3PM) Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category ManufacturingDescriptionDo 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 Batch Maker Colors & Flavors interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our QC department at PIM's Somerset site, New Jersey. This position will report to the Team Leader, QCJOB OVERVIEWResponsible for preparing, labeling, and tracking color and flavor solutions used in production. This includes weighing solutions, maintaining accurate records (both manual and digital), performing daily and weekly inventories, calibrating equipment, monitoring room conditions, and ensuring timely delivery to production lines.
Also accountable for inspecting returned materials, maintaining cleanliness of containers, and entering data into the SAP system.QualificationsDuties and ResponsibilitiesOperate forklifts (sit-down, stand-up, or pallet jacks) safely and efficiently.Load and unload materials from trucks, shelves, and pallets.Move products to designated storage areas.Weigh out color solutions and label pails with item name, lot number and number of pounds.Weigh out flavor solutions based on production schedule.Track quantities of solutions and flavors issued to the all Moguls.Make up pallets of color solutions and flavors for each Mogul based on the production schedule for two shifts and deliver as necessary or leave in the flavor room.Record all color solutions and flavors issued to the Moguls on the manual check sheet and in the computer.Follow PIM Brands GMP rulesMonitor fellow employees for adherence to GMP's.Inspect and disposition all pails of flavors and color solutions returned from the Moguls.Calibrate scales daily.Track temperature in the flavor room dailyPerform daily inventory of drums and pails of favors and color solutionsMaintain inventory of clean green pails and kegs.Perform weekly inventory of dyes, color solutions and flavors in C&F rooms and at the Moguls.SAP color and flavor data input for qualities issued to moguls and amounts returned from moguls.Ability to work additional hours as needed.Worksite:The PIM Brands Manufacturing Site is located in Somerset, New JerseyThe PIM Brands Manufacturing Site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekThis position requires working onsite.Physical DemandsStanding, 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 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.Work EnvironmentJob 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 TrainingHigh School education or equivalent is strongly preferred, associate degree is preferredManufacturing environmental experience and knowledge of batching is preferredKnowledge of Good Manufacture Practices, HACCP and SQF is a plusKnowledge of Microsoft excel, word and outlookHigh degree of accuracy in performing lab analysisOrganized and detail orientedBasic math and computer skills are preferred.Willing to be trained.Ability to read, speak, and write English is requiredWe are proud to offer: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 moreDiverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of lifePersonal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidaysBusiness casual dressEntrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancementAwards & Accolades:#10 Candy Company in North America#26 Global Candy CompanyMakers of Welch's - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.2024 Advocate of the Year AwardRecognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC MarketTop 50 Employer in New JerseyPIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPIM Brands is an e-Verify EmployerSOM123