Meat Processing Line Worker

Good factory hands stay for years, and this furniture assembly factory in George trains from day one. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a furniture assembly factory in George. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line
• Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe
• Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
• Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
• Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run

• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
• Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
• You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
• Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
• Basic reading and counting for batch sheets

• NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed
• A food handler or basic HACCP awareness certificate
• Some basic first-aid training

• Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay
• Path to machine operator after six months
• Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
• Company transport on some night shifts

• Do not wear jewellery or long nails to the interview if it is on site. Food factories notice and it counts.
• Mention that you can work rotating shifts right at the top. It is the first thing most factories filter on.