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PIM Brands

Forklift Lead 2nd Shift

PIM Brands, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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Job Overview Responsible for executing daily functions and projects which involve all materials in the warehouse. Ensures material movements, transfers, and distribution are performed efficiently and accurately. Protects warehouse contents against loss, retains and reviews documents and reports, and conducts operations in accordance with established procedures and policies. Keeps the Warehouse Manager informed of all activities and completes miscellaneous support functions as required.

Responsibilities

Know and understand safety policies and procedures.

Teach, coach, counsel, and enforce safety policies for PIM Brands.

Coordinate all warehouse material management, including raw material and packaging.

Schedule work assignments and projects for all warehouse shifts.

Perform inventory evaluations, cycle counts, and monitor inventory.

Report food safety and quality issues to Plant Management and SQFP.

Follow PIM Brands GMP rules and monitor employees for GMP compliance.

Schedule and coordinate vendor inbound materials to Pierce St. & Cottontail locations.

Perform system transfers of materials and put‑away.

Receive materials and non‑consumables and enter them into the system.

Enforce implementation of workplace policies and procedures.

Promote safe work behaviors.

Coach, counsel, mentor, and train staff in accordance with warehouse policies, procedures, and GMPs.

Submit information on productivity, efficiency, and safety performance to the Warehouse Manager.

Work with other managers and supervisors to improve production output and quality.

Perform other duties as required.

Ability to work additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

High School education or equivalent work experience (strongly preferred).

Excellent leadership abilities.

Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities.

Strong problem‑solving skills.

Able to read and write English.

Attentive to detail.

Forklift Certified.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to operate PC and use Microsoft Office Applications: Word and Excel.

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, and crouching. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions. Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word essential.

Work Environment

Job performed in the warehouse, a large, busy manufacturing operation. Noisy, active, with frequent movement and motorized equipment traffic. Hair net, beard net, assigned uniform, protective eye wear, and gloves are among the GMP‑required apparel worn on the plant floor.

Worksite

PIM Brands Manufacturing Site: Somerset, New Jersey.

Operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Position requires working onsite.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: $42,000–$50,000.

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 more.

Diverse benefit choices tailored to support optimal decisions for employees and their families.

Personal time off, vacation time, floating days, and observed holidays.

Business casual dress.

Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering opportunities for internal career advancement.

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.

Equal Opportunity PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PIM Brands is an E‑Verify Employer.

Location Somerset, New Jersey

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