Order Picker (Cold Store)

How2Apply Talent Network
Kathu, Northern Cape
Full-time
Posted 8 hours ago
Full-time General Worker
R5 250 – R6 500/month
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Job Description

Pick it right, pack it neat, send it out: that's the job at an online grocery fulfilment hub in Kathu. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

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

What you'll actually do

  • Stack finished orders on pallets and stretch-wrap them tight
  • Report damaged, short or expired items to the shift supervisor
  • Move pallets with a hand pallet jack to the dispatch lane
  • Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule
  • Scan every item so the system shows the right stock count

You'll need

  • Willing to wear safety boots, a reflector vest and gloves
  • Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts
  • South African ID or a valid work permit
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric preferred
  • Clean criminal record (most warehouses run a check)
  • You're fit enough to lift boxes up to 25kg all shift

Helpful, not essential

  • Living within walking or taxi distance of the warehouse
  • Experience in a cold-chain or freezer environment

What you get

  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Safety boots, overalls and freezer jackets supplied
  • Chance to be trained on forklift after probation

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Kathu really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have, copy of your highest school report or matric certificate plus certified copy of your ID.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kathu; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • If you have done any stock counts, packing or even shelf work before, list it first. It shows you already know how to handle stock.
  • Put your cellphone number and the area you live in at the very top of your CV. Warehouse recruiters phone fast and hire people close by.

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Job details
SalaryR5 250 – R6 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKathu, Northern Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience2+ years
Posted11 November 2026
Closing Date19 December 2026
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