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Production Assistant (Chemical Blending)

How2Apply Talent Network

Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

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Posted 1 day ago

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Job Description

Machines set the pace at this plastic moulding plant in Johannesburg CBD; you keep up and catch the faults. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Home base is a plastic moulding plant on the Johannesburg CBD side of Gauteng.

What your day looks like

Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe
Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line

You'll need

Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
Available for rotating day and night shifts
Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area

Extra points for

Experience assisting on a packaging or filling machine
Some basic first-aid training
NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Johannesburg CBD 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, CV listing any factory or packing work, even short-term plus ID copy, certified within the last three months.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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