Depalletizer bei Manna Beverages

Job Details 

Shifts: graveyard 

Location: West Sacramento, California 

Salary: $20.90-$24.39 per hour 

Medical benefits-eligible first of the month following 28 days of employment. All other benefits-eligible first of the month following 90 days of employment. 

Benefits: 

401(k) with generous Company match 

Dental insurance 

Health insurance 

Health Savings Account 

Flexible Spending Account 

Life insurance 

Paid time off 

Employee Referral Program 

Vision insurance 

Position Overview: The Depalletizer operates machines that perform one or more packaging functions such as depalletizing, banding, tying, packing, or wrapping containers.  

Language Skills: English proficiency required. Spanish is a plus. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None. 

Amount of Travel Involved: None. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times.
• Start machine and observe operation to detect malfunctions of machine. 
• Stop machine and report malfunction to supervisor. 
• Cleans the Depalletizer machines and keeps the floor clear of debris (broken glass, cans, etc.).
• Perform the required testing, monitoring, and recording of packaging checks. 
• Perform primary package inspections for plastic bottles (PET). 
• Notify Supervisor when material/package quality issues are observed. 
• Notify Supervisor/Maintenance of any equipment malfunctions. 
• Operates the bailing machine and removes bails of cardboard. 
• Operates the floor scrubber and cleans the floors. 
• Complete accurate documentation of closure lot numbers for traceability. 
• Follow Pre-Start Up process - inspect tiersheet and top frame bins, production selection, and staged empty PET, can, or bottle pallets to ensure correct pallets are staged.
• Removes broken bottles from the Depalletizer.
• Operates Depalletizer machines for Lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 in “Manual” and
  • “Automatic” operations. 
• Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, setting guides, or clearing away damaged packaging. 
• Feeds product to conveyors, combiners, or other feeding devices.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as PET, can, or bottle pallets. 
• Places supplies in hopper, on conveyor, or other feeding devices. 
• Depresses pedal, presses button, or moves lever to clean or operate Depalletizer machines.
• Obtains forklift certification.  
• Operates Bulk System Conveyor machine in “Manual” and “Automatic” operations. 
• Sets up and ensures the proper operation of changeover on the Depalletizers (Lines 1, 2, 3 and 4).
• Monitors line load forms to determine last load to arrive.
• Makes minor adjustments or operates the Bulk System Conveyor in “Manual” mode to dislodge or free pallets that have become jammed.  
• Verifies (counts) total number of pallets of empty selected containers on hand, both on the line and on the floor. 
• Checks filler speed and calculates number of pallets that will run in one hour and pushes out or pulls up loads accordingly. 
• Sends emails to Distribution Center employees to inform them which purchase orders (POs) are needed and if there are any changes/adjustments in the loads.
• Makes Depalletizer machine adjustments for product and vacuum height.
• Monitor tier sheet grippers to ensure proper gripping and adjust as necessary. 
• General 
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, coworkers, and management. 
  • All other duties as assigned. 
  • Regular and punctual attendance. 
  • Work scheduled shift, weekends, and extended hours as required. 

Experience for Success:  

• Strong problem-solving skills.  
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information. 
• Demonstrated ability to meet productivity standards. 
• Observes safety and security procedures.  
• Strong ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and to record, balance, and check results for accuracy. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate professionally with customers and coworkers. 
• Have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently as well as working in a team.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, a professional attitude, and produces accurate work product.  
• Must be computer literate and proficient in math.  
• Must be proactive. 
• Must have a cooperative attitude. 
• Must have the ability to follow-up.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education and/or Experience:  

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.) required. 
• Three months related experience or training preferred.  

Behaviors & Competencies: 

• Upholds mental, spiritual and physical safety
• Asks for and provides feedback
• Holds self and others accountable
• Supportive and collaborative of team members
• Participates in self-development and encourages the development of those who report/to him or her and peers
• Demonstrates flexibility and desire for growth

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, push, and pull. The employee is regularly required to climb up and down stairs, perform repetitive motions, and twist or bend at the waist. The employee is regularly required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, lift, pick/pinch, or grasp. The employee must frequently lift and /or move 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have the ability to adjust focus and able to see objects in close range.  

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts. The employee is regularly exposed to changes in production facility temperature based on environmental conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, vibration, atmospheric conditions that could affect the respiratory system, and must function in narrow aisles or passageways. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.  

Manna Beverages is an equal opportunity employer-----M/F/D/V