Meat Processing Line Worker – Permanent

You'll keep the line running at a snack food factory in Randburg, feeding, checking and packing product all shift. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is Randburg-based, with most of your time spent at a snack food factory.

• Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
• Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
• Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
• Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
• 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

• Available for rotating day and night shifts
• Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
• You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
• Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
• No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection

• Some basic first-aid training
• Previous work in a food or FMCG factory

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

• 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.