Factory Hand (Bottling Plant)

How2Apply Talent Network
Montague Gardens, Western Cape
Temporary
Posted 1 hour ago
Temporary General Worker
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Job Description

Good factory hands stay for years, and this furniture assembly factory in Montague Gardens trains from day one. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Montague Gardens. Relocation is not covered for this one. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

The work, day to day

  • Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
  • Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
  • Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
  • Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
  • Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
  • Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet

What you need

  • Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
  • Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
  • Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
  • You follow hygiene rules without being reminded

Extra points for

  • Previous work in a food or FMCG factory
  • Some basic first-aid training

On offer

  • Company transport on some night shifts
  • Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
  • Staff shop with discounted factory products
  • Path to machine operator after six months

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your latest school results or matric certificate, food handler or HACCP certificate if you have one 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. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Montague Gardens.

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

How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationMontague Gardens, Western Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted17 October 2026
Closing Date19 November 2026
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