Production Assistant (Chemical Blending) – Permanent

Machines set the pace at this furniture assembly factory in Pinetown; you keep up and catch the faults. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a furniture assembly factory in Pinetown. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
• Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
• Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
• Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line
• Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
• Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects
• Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers

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

• A food handler or basic HACCP awareness certificate
• NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed
• Previous work in a food or FMCG factory

• Path to machine operator after six months
• Staff shop with discounted factory products
• Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
• Company transport on some night shifts

• Mention that you can work rotating shifts right at the top. It is the first thing most factories filter on.
• Do not wear jewellery or long nails to the interview if it is on site. Food factories notice and it counts.