Order Picker (Cold Store)

How2Apply Talent Network
Welkom, Free State
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract General Worker
R5 750 – R7 000/month
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Job Description

You'll keep a busy clothing distribution centre in Welkom stocked, picked and moving out on time. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Welkom, Free State. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

  • Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule
  • Unpack returned parcels and sort them into resell or write-off
  • Count stock during weekly cycle counts and month-end stock takes
  • Pick orders from pick slips or a handheld scanner, bin by bin
  • Replenish empty pick faces from overstock racking
  • Keep aisles clear of plastic, cardboard and loose pallets

What you need

  • Clean criminal record (most warehouses run a check)
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric preferred
  • You're fit enough to lift boxes up to 25kg all shift
  • You can read product codes and count accurately
  • Happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in peak season
  • Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts

On offer

  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Safety boots, overalls and freezer jackets supplied
  • Permanent appointment for reliable temps after peak season

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your ID, any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have plus copy of your highest school report or matric certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

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

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Before you hit apply

  • 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 750 – R7 000/month
Job TypeContract
LocationWelkom, Free State
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience2+ years
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date30 November 2026
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