Machine Assistant (Plastics Moulding)

Here in Umlazi, a meat processing plant needs steady people who can repeat a task well for eight hours. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Umlazi. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
• Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
• Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
• Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe
• Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
• Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
• Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run

• Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
• Available for rotating day and night shifts
• You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
• No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
• Basic reading and counting for batch sheets

• Previous work in a food or FMCG factory
• A food handler or basic HACCP awareness certificate

• Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
• Company transport on some night shifts
• Path to machine operator after six months

• Do not wear jewellery or long nails to the interview if it is on site. Food factories notice and it counts.
• Name the products you worked on before, like "biscuit line" or "juice bottling". Factory recruiters read that faster than a job title.