Production Assistant (Chemical Blending)

How2Apply Talent Network
Randburg, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 14 hours ago
Contract General Worker
R5 500 – R7 250/month
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Job Description

Here in Randburg, a meat processing plant needs steady people who can repeat a task well for eight hours. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Randburg, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

  • Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
  • Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
  • Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
  • Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
  • Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
  • Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines

What you need

  • Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
  • You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
  • Available for rotating day and night shifts
  • Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
  • Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
  • Basic reading and counting for batch sheets

Nice if you have

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

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  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): ID copy, certified within the last three months 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. 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 Randburg; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR5 500 – R7 250/month
Job TypeContract
LocationRandburg, Gauteng
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted22 October 2026
Closing Date25 November 2026
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