Production Assistant (Chemical Blending) – Entry Level

Machines set the pace at this plastic moulding plant in Paarl; you keep up and catch the faults. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Paarl; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
• Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line
• Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
• Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe
• Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
• Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number

• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
• You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
• Available for rotating day and night shifts
• Neat, reliable and on time for shift start

• Previous work in a food or FMCG factory
• Some basic first-aid training

• Company transport on some night shifts
• Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay
• Free PPE, overalls and hairnets

• 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.