Assembly Line Worker (Furniture Plant) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time General Worker
R5 500 – R7 000/month
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Job Description

Here in Johannesburg CBD, a plastic moulding plant needs steady people who can repeat a task well for eight hours. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Johannesburg CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
  • Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
  • Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
  • Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
  • Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages

You'll need

  • Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
  • You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
  • Available for rotating day and night shifts
  • Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area

Extra points for

  • NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed
  • Experience assisting on a packaging or filling machine

What you get

  • Company transport on some night shifts
  • Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
  • Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay
  • Path to machine operator after six months

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your latest school results or matric certificate, ID copy, certified within the last three months plus CV listing any factory or packing work, even short-term.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Johannesburg CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Mention that you can work rotating shifts right at the top. It is the first thing most factories filter on.
  • Name the products you worked on before, like "biscuit line" or "juice bottling". Factory recruiters read that faster than a job title.

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Job details
SalaryR5 500 – R7 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg CBD, Gauteng
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted8 October 2026
Closing Date6 November 2026
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