Order Picker (Cold Store)

How2Apply Talent Network
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Temporary
Posted 1 day ago
Temporary General Worker
R5 250 – R6 500/month
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Job Description

Every order that leaves this spares and hardware warehouse in Mthatha passes through your hands first. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is Mthatha-based, with most of your time spent at a spares and hardware warehouse. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

  • Stack finished orders on pallets and stretch-wrap them tight
  • Pack cartons, add fillers and seal them with tape guns
  • Keep aisles clear of plastic, cardboard and loose pallets
  • Count stock during weekly cycle counts and month-end stock takes
  • Move pallets with a hand pallet jack to the dispatch lane

Must-haves

  • South African ID or a valid work permit
  • Willing to wear safety boots, a reflector vest and gloves
  • Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts
  • You can read product codes and count accurately
  • Happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in peak season

On offer

  • Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on weekdays
  • Chance to be trained on forklift after probation
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Permanent appointment for reliable temps after peak season

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your highest school report or matric certificate plus short CV with a working cellphone number.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

  • 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.
  • Arrive for the interview in closed shoes. Some warehouses walk you through the floor straight away.

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Job details
SalaryR5 250 – R6 500/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationMthatha, Eastern Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience2+ years
Posted12 November 2026
Closing Date13 December 2026
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