Pick & Pack Hand (Online Orders)

How2Apply Talent Network
Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time General Worker
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Job Description

This is steady, physical warehouse work at an online grocery fulfilment hub in Cape Town CBD, and nobody minds if it's your first job. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

  • Keep aisles clear of plastic, cardboard and loose pallets
  • Replenish empty pick faces from overstock racking
  • Unpack returned parcels and sort them into resell or write-off
  • Stack finished orders on pallets and stretch-wrap them tight
  • Count stock during weekly cycle counts and month-end stock takes
  • Report damaged, short or expired items to the shift supervisor

Must-haves

  • Clean criminal record (most warehouses run a check)
  • You're fit enough to lift boxes up to 25kg all shift
  • Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts
  • Willing to wear safety boots, a reflector vest and gloves
  • South African ID or a valid work permit
  • Happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in peak season

Nice if you have

  • Experience in a cold-chain or freezer environment
  • Previous picking experience with a handheld RF scanner
  • A valid forklift or reach truck certificate

What's in it for you

  • Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on weekdays
  • Permanent appointment for reliable temps after peak season
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Chance to be trained on forklift after probation

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): copy of your highest school report or matric certificate, any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have plus certified copy of your ID.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; 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.

Before you hit apply

  • Arrive for the interview in closed shoes. Some warehouses walk you through the floor straight away.
  • If you have done any stock counts, packing or even shelf work before, list it first. It shows you already know how to handle stock.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town CBD, Western Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience2+ years
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date26 November 2026
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