IT Intern

Description

Are you a student that loves candy and snacks?  

Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team for the 2025 Summer? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for! 

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking bright, eager interns for our Information Technology Department. PIM Brands, Inc. is the world's largest maker of Real Fruit Snacks and related treats and is also one of the world's largest makers of chocolate and non-chocolate confections. Currently ranked as #26 on Candy Industry Magazine's "Global Top 100" confectionery companies in the world and #10 in North America by Candy Industry Magazine. 

PIM Brands, Inc. has also been named as one of the fastest-growing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies in the U.S.A. by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) six times in the last decade. 

Millions of times each day all across the world, consumers enjoy PIM's vast array of loved brands including Welch's® Fruit Snacks, Welch's® Juicefuls® Juicy Fruit Snacks, Welch's® Fruit' n Yogurt™ Snacks, Welch's® Fruit Rolls, Welch's® ZERO SUGAR Fruity Bites, Welch’s® Absolute Fruitfuls, Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins, Toggi® Fine European Chocolate Wafers, Tuxedos® Chocolate Almonds, Original Gummi FunMix®, Sour Jacks® Sour Candies, Slice™ Fruit On the-Go™ Fruit Bars, Nuclear SQWorms® Sour Gummi Worms and many more. 

We are looking for a IT Intern interested in starting a SWEET career at our global corporate headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey.  

Overview  

• Provide support to onsite and remote Park Ridge users relating to both hardware and software problems on their workstations and smartphones  

• Configure, deploy and support various endpoint devices, such as PCs, laptops, printers, barcode scanners and cell phones throughout the Somerset locations  

• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQF (Safe Quality Foods)

• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules 

• Assist in performing necessary upgrades and configurations as necessary to support business growth as it relates to our Windows desktops and user endpoint devices  

• Facilitate the resolution of technical problems reported by our internal and external customers through research and analysis, and further escalation when required  

• Thoroughly document issues, as well as the analysis and design required for resolution  

• Expresses enthusiasm, offering a partnership approach in a positive, can-do manner 

• Respond to and coordinate resolution efforts to tickets that have been generated by the users in our Somerset locations 

• We have a large enough user base to provide lots of relevant exposure to real-world technical issues. At the same time, we’re not so large that our tech positions are narrowly defined, so you’ll have a great opportunity to discuss and help with technical tasks across the IT domain. 

• We have a very forward-looking roadmap that will allow you to touch some of the most important areas in a modern IT department – whether it’s cybersecurity, cloud architecture, or even AI, we have projects in all areas that could use extra hands. 

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Rising Junior/Senior in college/university, pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, cybersecurity, cloud architecture or related field  

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better  

• Strong business acumen and analytical ability  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and organization skills; and, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships. 

• Strong interpersonal and organization skills 

• Effective problem-solving skills 

• Self-motivated and bias for action 

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 

• Demonstrated personal and professional values 

• Ability to work within team environments to accomplish set goals 

• Demonstrated personal and professional values. 

• The ability to multitask 

Required Skills/Experience: 

• Have access to housing and reliable transportation 

• Able to work a 40-hour week, beginning June 2nd, 2025  

• Must be able to work in the office Monday thru Thursday; Friday is Work from Home   

It would be sweet if you also had:  

• Knowledge of and passion for the specific business you are interested in at PIM Brands   

• Strong passion for and knowledge of the Food and CPG industry 

• Leadership experience on or off campus  

Excited about this Internship opportunity, please apply!   

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for PIM Brands.  

Thanks for your interest in working with us.  

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