Factory Hand (Bottling Plant) – Entry Level

Machines set the pace at this furniture assembly factory in Pinetown; you keep up and catch the faults. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll report in Pinetown. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
• Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
• Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
• Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
• Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
• Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects
• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product

• Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
• Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
• Available for rotating day and night shifts
• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
• No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection

• A food handler or basic HACCP awareness certificate
• NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed
• Previous work in a food or FMCG factory

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

• Do not wear jewellery or long nails to the interview if it is on site. Food factories notice and it counts.
• Name the products you worked on before, like "biscuit line" or "juice bottling". Factory recruiters read that faster than a job title.