Meat Processing Line Worker

How2Apply Talent Network
East London, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time General Worker
R5 000 – R6 000/month
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Job Description

Here in East London, a meat processing plant needs steady people who can repeat a task well for eight hours. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in East London, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

  • Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
  • Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
  • Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
  • Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
  • Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines

Must-haves

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

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): food handler or HACCP certificate if you have one plus ID copy, certified within the last three months.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR5 000 – R6 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationEast London, Eastern Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted5 November 2026
Closing Date2 December 2026
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