Depalletizer Operator - Night Shift, Packaging

Dairy Farmers of America•Schulenburg, TX

About The Position

The Depalletizer Operator monitors the quality of glass jars entering the production line and oversees the computer and mechanical functions of the depalletizing unit. The role configures the depalletizer for daily production, inspects pallets and rejected jars, records production and inventory data, and maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the work area. The operator follows safety, quality, regulatory, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements, completes paperwork, and assists with training new operators. The schedule is 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday. Some Saturdays may be required based on product demand. The starting rate is $18.50 per hour, with a $0.50-per-hour shift differential for start times after 2 p.m. The rate increases to $22.67 after 90 days. Employees receive 40 hours of vacation after one year of service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

Configure the depalletizer for daily production.
Inspect each pallet of jars before it is placed on the line to prevent defective glass from entering production.
Report quality assurance issues to the Supervisor as they occur.
Collect data for each pallet of jars entering the production line.
Perform Scantrack EBI glass inspection tests and maintain control of test jars.
Report mechanical problems and complete work orders when necessary.
Clean glass breakage in the immediate work area as it occurs.
Inspect EBI reject jars and collect data.
Sanitize glass conveyor and rinser areas.
Use scanners or thin client units to make SAP transactions, maintain accurate inventory levels, and ensure product traceability.
Handle cleaning chemicals safely using appropriate safety equipment, such as gloves and eyewear.
Complete required paperwork accurately and legibly.
Follow DFA Good Manufacturing Practices and corporate, regulatory, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
Maintain a safe environment and perform duties safely at all times.
Assist in training new operators.
Contribute positively to team-based efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.