Industrial Confectionary Cook

Job Posting Salary Range: 18 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 Industrial Confectionary Cook interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Production/Packaging department at PIM's Somerset New Jersey location.

Job Overview: The Confectionery Cook (PIM Level 3) is a skilled manufacturing professional responsible for the safe, efficient, and consistent operation of advanced confectionery cooking systems used to manufacture high-quality candy products. This position supports PIM's state-of-the-art, high-volume manufacturing operations and serves as the primary operator of cooking and batching processes that directly impact product quality, production throughput, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The Confectionary Cook is expected to demonstrate advanced process knowledge, operational ownership, and a higher degree of accountability within a modern manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Operate confectionery cooking, batching, mixing, transfer, kettles, ingredient delivery, and related processing equipment according to established procedures. • Execute production schedules while meeting safety, quality, productivity, and operational requirements. • Prepare, weigh, verify, and process ingredients according to approved formulas and specifications. • Monitor cooking processes and maintain consistent product flow to downstream operations. • Perform startup, shutdown, sanitation, product transitions, and changeovers safely and efficiently. • Verify equipment readiness and monitor ingredient usage to prevent production interruptions. • Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Technicians, and Leadership to support operational needs. • Follow approved SOPs, Manufacturing Instructions, Batch Sheets, GMP requirements, and Standard Work Documents. • Maintain established process controls, operating parameters, formulas, and product specifications. • Complete required production and batch documentation accurately and in real time. • Report process deviations, equipment abnormalities, quality concerns, and safety issues. • Follow company safety policies, procedures, and required PPE practices. • Comply with GMP, HACCP, SQF, allergen control, sanitation, food defense, and food safety requirements. • Inspect equipment and work areas for safe operating conditions before production. • Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, and safety concerns. • Handle ingredients and products properly to prevent contamination. • Support safety programs and customer, regulatory, and internal audits. • Produce products that meet established quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. • Monitor temperature, moisture, solids, viscosity, cook times, pressures, and product consistency. • Perform required process checks, inspections, and quality verification activities. • Identify and report process deviations, specification failures, and quality concerns. • Maintain accurate batch records, production documentation, and product traceability. • Support quality investigations and efforts to minimize waste and rework. • Monitor equipment performance and process conditions throughout production. • Identify abnormalities and assist with troubleshooting process and equipment issues. • Make approved process adjustments to maintain product quality and efficiency. • Support Maintenance and Technical teams with troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance. • Document downtime, equipment issues, and corrective actions. • Meet departmental KPIs for throughput, schedule attainment, efficiency, waste reduction, yield, and performance. • Maintain productivity while meeting safety and quality requirements. • Minimize downtime, waste, ingredient loss, product rework, and process variability. • Use materials, ingredients, equipment, and labor resources efficiently. • Support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and plant performance. • Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives. • Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions. • Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and consistency. • Share knowledge and best practices with team members and newly trained associates. • Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Leadership. • Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and commitment to company values. Education, Experience, and Training High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum 2–4 years of manufacturing experience preferred. Prior confectionery, food manufacturing, mogul operation, or process manufacturing experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to operate production equipment safely and efficiently. Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, and operational controls. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to interpret production schedules, process specifications, operating procedures, and quality standards. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining operational discipline. Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and standard work compliance. Basic computer skills and production documentation experience preferred. English fluency required, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand operating procedures, safety requirements, quality documentation, production reports, work instructions, and supervisor communications. Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions This role operates primarily within a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to hot surfaces, steam, elevated temperatures, moving equipment, ingredient dust, and production-related noise. Required PPE and GMP-compliant attire must be worn at all times. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be considered in accordance with applicable laws. Worksite: The PIM Brands manufacturing site is located in Somerset, New Jersey The PIM Brands manfucaturing site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week The position requires working on site We are proud to offer: The pay range for this position is 18. Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position) 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 Business casual dress Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement Professional development and training opportunities offered across the organization Awards & Accolades: America's Best Workplaces - 2026 Best Places to Work in NJ - 2025 & 2026 Advocate of the Year Award - 2024 Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development - 2024 Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine - 2024 Top 50 Employer in New Jersey #10 Candy Company in North America #26 Global Candy Company Makers of Welch's - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S. Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer SOM123 Req Id: 612