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Packaging Line Operator (Rotating Shifts)

How2Apply Talent Network

Paarl, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time General Worker

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Job Description

You'll keep the line running at a snack food factory in Paarl, feeding, checking and packing product all shift. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Paarl-based, with most of your time spent at a snack food factory. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What your day looks like

Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers

You'll need

You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
Available for rotating day and night shifts

On offer

Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
Path to machine operator after six months
Staff shop with discounted factory products
Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Paarl really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): food handler or HACCP certificate if you have one plus your latest school results or matric certificate.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
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 Paarl; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

Do not wear jewellery or long nails to the interview if it is on site. Food factories notice and it counts.
Mention that you can work rotating shifts right at the top. It is the first thing most factories filter on.