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Machine Assistant (Plastics Moulding)

How2Apply Talent Network

Soweto, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time General Worker

R6 000 – R7 750/month

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Job Description

Good factory hands stay for years, and this furniture assembly factory in Soweto trains from day one. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Soweto, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

The work, day to day

Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects
Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe
Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
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
Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers

What you need

Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
Available for rotating day and night shifts
No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Soweto really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ID copy, certified within the last three months, food handler or HACCP certificate if you have one plus your latest school results or matric certificate.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Soweto; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

Name the products you worked on before, like "biscuit line" or "juice bottling". Factory recruiters read that faster than a job title.
Mention that you can work rotating shifts right at the top. It is the first thing most factories filter on.