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Machine Assistant (Plastics Moulding)

How2Apply Talent Network

Atlantis, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 2 hours ago

Temporary General Worker

R5 500 – R7 000/month

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Job Description

You'll keep the line running at a plastic moulding plant in Atlantis, feeding, checking and packing product all shift. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Location: Atlantis, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley

What you need

No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
You follow hygiene rules without being reminded

Nice if you have

NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed
Experience assisting on a packaging or filling machine

What you get

Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
Staff shop with discounted factory products
Path to machine operator after six months

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): CV listing any factory or packing work, even short-term plus your latest school results or matric certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

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.