Factory Hand (Bottling Plant)

Machines set the pace at this meat processing plant in Randburg; you keep up and catch the faults. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Home base is a meat processing plant on the Randburg side of Gauteng.

• Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
• Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
• Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line
• Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
• Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects

• Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
• Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
• No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection

• Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay
• Company transport on some night shifts
• Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
• 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.