Our client in Stellenbosch is seeking a reliable and detailoriented Glass Light Station / Glass Depalletizer to join their team in the dynamic wine production industry. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 (Matric) qualification an NQF Level 2 or 3 in Production Technology and a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role or production environment. Key responsibilities include operating depalletizing and light station equipment following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate records. A strong work ethic attention to detail and the ability to work shifts are essential. If you have experience in bottling processes and a qualitydriven mindset we encourage you to apply.
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent SECTOR : Bottling BASIC SALARY : Market related START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12 (Matric)
NQF Level 2 or 3 in Production Technology
Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position or production environment
Knowledge of depalletizing light station operations and bottling production processes
Ability to fully understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Diligent work attitude with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Accurate recordkeeping skills
Qualitydriven and able to work shifts
DUTIES:
This role alternates between:
(a) Inspecting and loading virgin bottles onto the bottling line ensuring all empty bottles are free of defects and meet required specifications and
(b) Examining bottles at the light stations both before and after filling to ensure the finished product meets all quality standards.
Depalletizing:
Preinspects pallets of incoming virgin bottles according to standard procedures to ensure they meet required specifications.
Carefully packs virgin bottles onto the bottling line conveyor belt minimizing glass breakages.
Maintains line efficiency by ensuring the filler unit is consistently supplied with sufficient bottles.
Records all glass breakages and any bottle defects (nonconformances) in accordance with quality control (QC) requirements.
Disposes of bottles that do not meet standard specifications ensuring that the area remains free of broken glass at all times.
Light Station Inspections:
Light Station 1:
Checks incoming virgin bottles for defects (e.g. cracks chips foreign objects) to ensure they meet specified standards.
Discards nonconforming bottles in the designated container and maintains cleanliness of the area.
Light Station 2:
Inspects filled bottles to ensure correct filling heights and proper application of corks and screw caps.
Light Station 3:
Verifies that the correct labels and certification seals are applied to filled bottles as per the booking sheets.
Checks label height seal positioning seal application and print quality against standard requirements.
Reinspects filled bottles to ensure filling height and closure application are within specification.
Quality Management System:
Inspects both virgin and filled bottles to ensure overall product quality and immediately reports any nonconformances to the Shift Supervisor.
Verifies product specifications to prevent production errors waste reruns and inefficiencies.
Ensures all quality control procedures are followed and all required documentation is completed accurately for each production run.
Health Safety and Housekeeping:
Complies with all Health & Safety (H&S) policies and procedures reporting any unsafe acts immediately.
Adheres to HACCP principles and participates in annual HACCP training.
Wears protective clothing as required by policy.
Ensures all tools and equipment provided by the employer are maintained in a safe and working condition.
Attends First Aid and Fire Fighting training if and when required.
Maintains a clean organized and safe work environment at all times ensuring housekeeping standards are met in all areas of responsibility.
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