Fresh Produce Packer – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 54 min ago
Full-time General Worker
R5 000 – R6 250/month
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Job Description

Start in retail here: a neighbourhood supermarket in Newcastle trains packers who show up and work neat. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll be based at a neighbourhood supermarket in Newcastle. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

What you'll actually do

  • Build promotional displays at the ends of aisles
  • Collect trolleys from the parking lot
  • Face products so labels point forward and gaps are filled
  • Weigh, bag and price fruit and vegetables
  • Help customers find products and carry heavy items to cars

Must-haves

  • Grade 10 or matric
  • Honest, since stock losses are checked closely
  • Available for weekends, month-end and public holidays
  • Polite with customers and happy to help
  • Neat appearance and punctual
  • Able to stand and lift cases all shift

Nice if you have

  • Some till or cash-handling experience
  • Own transport for route merchandising jobs
  • Previous shelf packing or merchandising work

What you get

  • Staff discount on groceries
  • Paid training in store procedures
  • Travel allowance on merchandising routes
  • Chance to move into till or department roles

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: CV with the days and times you can work plus matric results or last school report.
  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 7 working days.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • If you have ever sold anything, even at a school tuck shop or a family stall, list it. It shows you are comfortable with customers.
  • Hand your CV in at the store in person, early in the week, and ask for the store or receiving manager by name.

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Job details
SalaryR5 000 – R6 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationNewcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience1+ years
Posted15 November 2026
Closing Date15 December 2026
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