Packaging Line Operator (Rotating Shifts) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network
Vereeniging, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time General Worker
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Job Description

Good factory hands stay for years, and this furniture assembly factory in Vereeniging trains from day one. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is a furniture assembly factory on the Vereeniging side of Gauteng.

The work, day to day

  • Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
  • Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
  • Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
  • Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
  • Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe

Must-haves

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

What's in it for you

  • Staff shop with discounted factory products
  • Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay
  • Path to machine operator after six months

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: ID copy, certified within the last three months plus your latest school results or matric certificate.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Name the products you worked on before, like "biscuit line" or "juice bottling". Factory recruiters read that faster than a job title.
  • Mention that you can work rotating shifts right at the top. It is the first thing most factories filter on.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationVereeniging, Gauteng
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted5 November 2026
Closing Date9 December 2026
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