Production Assistant (Chemical Blending) – Experienced

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Centurion, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract General Worker
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Job Description

Good factory hands stay for years, and this soft drink bottling plant in Centurion trains from day one. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Centurion. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

  • Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
  • Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
  • Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
  • Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects
  • Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

  • Experience assisting on a packaging or filling machine
  • Previous work in a food or FMCG factory

What's in it for you

  • Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
  • Path to machine operator after six months
  • Company transport on some night shifts
  • Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: CV listing any factory or packing work, even short-term, your latest school results or matric certificate plus food handler or HACCP certificate if you have one.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Centurion.

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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationCenturion, Gauteng
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience1+ years
Posted16 October 2026
Closing Date13 November 2026
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