Factory Hand (Bottling Plant) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Temporary
Posted 2 hours ago
Temporary General Worker
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Job Description

Here in Gqeberha, an industrial bakery needs steady people who can repeat a task well for eight hours. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Gqeberha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

  • Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line
  • Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
  • Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects
  • Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
  • Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
  • Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet

You'll need

  • Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
  • Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
  • Available for rotating day and night shifts
  • Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage

Extra points for

  • NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed
  • Some basic first-aid training
  • A food handler or basic HACCP awareness certificate

On offer

  • Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
  • Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay
  • Path to machine operator after six months
  • Staff shop with discounted factory products

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Gqeberha really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: 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. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

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

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How to stand out

  • 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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationGqeberha, Eastern Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience1+ years
Posted10 October 2026
Closing Date6 November 2026
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