Top 132 packaging operator Jobs in somerset nj

Packaging Manager
PIM Brands LLC —Somerset, NJ
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Machine Operator
MRP Solutions —Township of Franklin, NJ
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Computer skills
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Packaging Machine Operator 3rd Shift
Arrow Staffing Inc. —Jamesburg, NJ
- $24 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Machine Operator
Harvest Hill Beverage Company —Dayton, NJ
- $22.06 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Production Supervisor (Overnights)
Spectrum Staffing Services —Dunellen, NJ
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Overnight shift
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Packaging Operator I - Day Shift
Amneal Pharmaceuticals —Piscataway, NJ
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Extended hours
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
Material Handler Day Shift
Emmi Dessert USA —Kenilworth, NJ
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- English
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Industrial Manufacturing Machine Adjuster
Novolex —Elizabeth, NJ
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Rework Operator
Mill Road Dairy —Whitehouse Station, NJ
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Debag Operator
Mill Road Dairy —Whitehouse Station, NJ
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Machine Operator - Stamping
Weiss-Aug - East Hanover, NJ —East Hanover, NJ
- $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Machine Operator 2nd Shift - Stamping
Weiss-Aug - East Hanover, NJ —East Hanover, NJ
- $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Packaging Mechanic (Union)
Teva Pharmaceuticals —Edison, NJ
- $34.45 an hour
- Extended hours
- Basic math
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operator III
Amneal Pharmaceuticals —Piscataway, NJ
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
7d
Operator, Packaging
US Pharma Lab —North Brunswick, NJ
- Extended hours
- Basic math
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Part-Time Distribution Assistant
PAYLOCITY CORPORATION —Springfield, NJ
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k) matching
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PACKAGING AND REMOVAL OPERATOR
ASPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS INC —Somerset, NJ
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
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Transdermal Operator I - 12 Hour Schedule -Night Shift
Amneal Pharmaceuticals —Piscataway, NJ
- $18.50 - $26.00 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Basic math
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
Supervisor - Packaging Production 3rd Shift (Sun. Night-Thurs. Night: 10:45PM-6:55AM)
l'Oréal —Somerset, NJ
- $65,400 - $91,500 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Supervisor, Transdermal
Amneal Pharmaceuticals —Piscataway, NJ
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Packaging Manager

PIM Brands LLC -
Somerset, NJ

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Job Details

$130,000 - $140,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food quality maintenance
Food production
Succession planning
Performance improvement leadership
EHS
Food safety management
Packaging machines
Production data analysis
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Team leadership
Operational management
Coaching
Performance management strategy
Regulatory compliance
System performance optimization
Manufacturing budget management
Palletization
Production deviation management
Labor cost analysis
Six Sigma methodology implementation
Engineering process optimization
Quality control preventive actions
Shift management
Production inventory management
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Materials management in manufacturing
Automated material handling systems
Talent development
Leadership development

Full Job Description

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 Manager has full accountability for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the packaging department across a 24/7/365 production environment. This role is responsible for optimizing packaging floor performance, maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reducing labor and operating costs, improving changeover execution, and ensuring material flow and feeding to prevent unplanned downtime.

Packaging operations are highly automated, consisting of bagging systems, cartoning and boxing lines, and automated palletizing systems, spread across two buildings on a single campus. The Packaging Manager leads through shift managers and team leaders, driving standardization, accountability, and continuous improvement while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and employee engagement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Leadership

Own and manage 24/7/365 packaging operations, ensuring consistent performance across all shifts and buildings.
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for shift packaging managers and team leaders.
Ensure effective communication, alignment, and handoff between shifts to maintain operational continuity.

Performance Optimization

Drive improvements in line OEE, throughput, uptime, and first-pass yield across all packaging assets.
Analyze downtime, micro-stoppages, and performance losses; implement corrective actions and root cause solutions.
Lead initiatives to optimize changeover performance, including standard work and scheduling discipline.
Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

Labor & Cost Control

Optimize labor utilization and staffing models to support demand while minimizing overtime and labor cost per unit.
Ensure effective deployment of team leaders and operators across multiple packaging lines and buildings.
Support annual budget planning and manage operating expenses within targets.

Materials Flow & Planning

Ensure raw, packaging, and finished goods materials are staged, fed, and replenished to avoid production interruptions.
Collaborate with Planning, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to align production schedules and material availability.
Identify and eliminate material flow constraints impacting packaging efficiency.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices; promote a strong safety culture across all shifts.
Ensure packaging operations comply with food safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards.
Respond to quality deviations and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

Continuous Improvement

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices across packaging operations.
Use data, KPIs, and visual management to drive accountability and performance improvement.

Collaboration & Communication

Partner closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Planning, HR, and EHS teams.
Provide regular performance reporting and operational updates to plant leadership.
Support training, development, and succession planning for packaging leadership roles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Regularly required to walk production floors across two buildings and stand for extended periods.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated platforms as required.
Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond to operational issues as needed, including off-hours support.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing and packaging environment with automated equipment, conveyors, robotics, and palletizing systems.
Exposure to noise, moving machinery, forklift traffic, temperature variation, and food-manufacturing conditions.
Role requires availability to support operations during nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations.

Worksite:

The PIM Brands Manufacturing Site is located in Somerset, New Jersey
The PIM Brands Manufacturing Site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
This position requires working onsite.

We 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 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

Awards & Accolades:

#10 Candy Company in North America
#26 Global Candy Company
Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
2024 Advocate of the Year Award
Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024
Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024
Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market
Top 50 Employer in New Jersey

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employee

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packaging operator jobs in somerset nj

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Machine Operator

Production Supervisor (Overnights)

Packaging Operator I - Day Shift

Material Handler Day Shift

Industrial Manufacturing Machine Adjuster

Production Rework Operator

Debag Operator

Machine Operator - Stamping

Machine Operator 2nd Shift - Stamping

Packaging Mechanic (Union)

Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operator III

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PACKAGING AND REMOVAL OPERATOR

Transdermal Operator I - 12 Hour Schedule -Night Shift

Supervisor - Packaging Production 3rd Shift (Sun. Night-Thurs. Night: 10:45PM-6:55AM)

Supervisor, Transdermal

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