Bakery Production Hand (Early Shift)

Machines set the pace at this meat processing plant in Randburg; you keep up and catch the faults. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at a meat processing plant in Randburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
• Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
• Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects
• Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
• Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet

• Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
• No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
• Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
• You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area

• Previous work in a food or FMCG factory
• Some basic first-aid training
• NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed

• 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.