Meat Processing Line Worker – Entry Level

Machines set the pace at this plastic moulding plant in Midrand; you keep up and catch the faults. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Midrand; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
• 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
• Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
• Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
• Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number

• Available for rotating day and night shifts
• Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
• Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
• No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection

• A food handler or basic HACCP awareness certificate
• Previous work in a food or FMCG factory
• NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed

• 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

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