Bakery Production Hand (Early Shift)

Machines set the pace at this industrial bakery in Newcastle; you keep up and catch the faults. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Newcastle (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe
• Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
• 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
• Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
• Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley

• You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
• Available for rotating day and night shifts
• Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check

• Staff shop with discounted factory products
• Company transport on some night shifts
• Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
• Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay

• 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.