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Glass Light Station/Glass Depalletizer (Wine industry)

Stellenbosch
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: FMCG Logistics
Reference: PC001863/LS

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Employer: Status Staffing

Our client in Stellenbosch is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented 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 quality-driven 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 record-keeping skills
Quality-driven 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:

Pre-inspects 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 (non-conformances) 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 non-conforming 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.
Re-inspects 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 non-conformances to the Shift Supervisor.
Verifies product specifications to prevent production errors, waste, re-runs, 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.

HOURS:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today.
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

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Welcome to STATUS STAFFING SOLUTIONS, a leading Western Cape based broad spectrum boutique staffing solutions provider.

Within our recruitment division we pride ourselves in our ability to match the right person to the right career through a comprehensive range of in-house screening and assessments. We go the extra mile by offering an outsourced HR and IR service, thereby assisting our clients to comply with local Labour laws. In addition, our Labour Relations division also offer a comprehensive Payroll service, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

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