Bakery Production Hand (Early Shift)

Here in Khayelitsha, a furniture assembly factory needs steady people who can repeat a task well for eight hours. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Khayelitsha (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
• Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
• Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
• Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
• Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
• Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line
• Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages

• Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
• Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
• You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
• Available for rotating day and night shifts

• NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed
• Previous work in a food or FMCG factory
• Experience assisting on a packaging or filling machine

• Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
• Staff shop with discounted factory products
• Path to machine operator after six months

• Mention that you can work rotating shifts right at the top. It is the first thing most factories filter on.
• Do not wear jewellery or long nails to the interview if it is on site. Food factories notice and it counts.