Packaging Line Operator (Rotating Shifts)

Here in Middelburg (MP), a meat processing plant needs steady people who can repeat a task well for eight hours. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Middelburg (MP). Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
• Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
• Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
• Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe
• Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line

• Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
• You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
• Available for rotating day and night shifts
• No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check

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

• Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
• Staff shop with discounted factory products
• Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay
• 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.