Depalletizer Operator - Mid Shift, Packaging

Dairy Farmers of America; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a Depalletizer QA/Operator to monitor quality and oversee Depalletizing unit functions on the production line. You will ensure only acceptable glass jars enter the line, perform inspections, and collect data for each pallet.

The role requires basic math, ability to follow instructions, forklift capability within 30 days, and teamwork in a fast-paced plant environment. Shift is 2pm–10pm with occasional Saturdays and a starting wage with annual raise potential.

Qualifications

• Must compute rates, ratios and percentages.
• Able to read and follow written, oral, or diagram form instructions.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Forklift operator license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Configure Depalletizer for daily production.
• Perform QA inspections on each pallet before line entry.
• Report QA issues to Supervisor promptly.
• Collect data for each pallet entering the line.
• Run Scantrack EBI glass inspections and manage test jars.
• Log maintenance requests and complete work orders.
• Clean up glass breaks and sanitize areas.
• Operate scanners or thin clients to process SAP inventory transactions.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely with PPE.
• Complete paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Follow GMPs and sanitation standards.
• Assist in training new operator.
• Work as part of a team; support others.
• Shift hours 2pm-10pm; some Saturdays may be required.

Skills

Basic math

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Pre-employment screening

Forklift license within 30 days

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Purpose:

Monitors the quality assurance of glass jars loaded onto the production line and oversees the computer and mechanical functions of the Depalletizing unit.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Configures Depalletizer for daily production.
• Performs quality assurance inspections on each pallet before placing onto the line to ensure that problem glass does not enter the line.
• Reports quality assurance issues to Supervisor as they occur.
• Collects data relating to each pallet of jars that enter onto the line.
• Performs Scantrack EBI glass inspection tests and maintains control of all test jars.
• Reports any mechanical problems and completes work orders when necessary.
• Cleans all glass breaks in the immediate work area as they occur.
• Inspects EBI reject jars and collects data.
• Sanitizes glass conveyor/rinser areas.
• Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
• Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists in training new operator.
• Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Shift Hours - 2pm - 10pm - Monday - Friday ===Some Saturdays may be required based on product demand
• Starting Rate - $18.50 /.50/hour Shift Differential with Start Times after 2pm
• Rate Increase to $22.67 After 90 Day
• 40 Hours Vacation After (1) Year of Service

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to attain Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.