Production Line Worker (Food Factory) – Permanent

You'll keep the line running at a meat processing plant in Cape Town CBD, feeding, checking and packing product all shift. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll be based at a meat processing plant in Cape Town CBD. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects
• Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe
• Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
• Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
• Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line
• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
• Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley

• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
• Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
• Available for rotating day and night shifts
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
• No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
• Neat, reliable and on time for shift start

• A food handler or basic HACCP awareness certificate
• Some basic first-aid training

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

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