Production Line Worker (Food Factory)

How2Apply Talent Network
Benoni, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time General Worker
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Job Description

You'll keep the line running at a furniture assembly factory in Benoni, feeding, checking and packing product all shift. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

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

The work, day to day

  • Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
  • Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe
  • Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
  • Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
  • Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product

What you need

  • You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
  • Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
  • Available for rotating day and night shifts
  • No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection

Extra points for

  • Experience assisting on a packaging or filling machine
  • Previous work in a food or FMCG factory
  • Some basic first-aid training

What you get

  • Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay
  • Company transport on some night shifts
  • Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
  • Staff shop with discounted factory products

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your latest school results or matric certificate, CV listing any factory or packing work, even short-term plus ID copy, certified within the last three months.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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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.
  • Do not wear jewellery or long nails to the interview if it is on site. Food factories notice and it counts.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBenoni, Gauteng
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience2+ years
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date9 December 2026
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