Packaging Line Operator (Rotating Shifts)

You'll keep the line running at a furniture assembly factory in Midrand, feeding, checking and packing product all shift. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Midrand, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects
• Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
• Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
• Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
• Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product

• No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
• Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
• Available for rotating day and night shifts
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area

• A food handler or basic HACCP awareness certificate
• Some basic first-aid training
• NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed

• Path to machine operator after six months
• Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
• Staff shop with discounted factory products
• Company transport on some night shifts

• Do not wear jewellery or long nails to the interview if it is on site. Food factories notice and it counts.
• Name the products you worked on before, like "biscuit line" or "juice bottling". Factory recruiters read that faster than a job title.