Factory Hand (Bottling Plant)

How2Apply Talent Network
Somerset West, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time General Worker
R6 000 – R7 500/month
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Job Description

Good factory hands stay for years, and this furniture assembly factory in Somerset West trains from day one. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a furniture assembly factory in Somerset West. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

  • Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line
  • Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
  • Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
  • Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
  • Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
  • Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
  • Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones

What you need

  • Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
  • No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
  • Available for rotating day and night shifts
  • Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage

What you get

  • Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay
  • Path to machine operator after six months
  • Company transport on some night shifts

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Somerset West really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

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

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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.
  • 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
SalaryR6 000 – R7 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSomerset West, Western Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience2+ years
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date5 December 2026
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