Glass Light Station/Glass Depalletizer (Wine industry)

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:
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

• (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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00