Production Line Worker (Food Factory) – Experienced

Here in Cape Town CBD, a plastic moulding plant needs steady people who can repeat a task well for eight hours. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Cape Town CBD, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
• Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
• Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
• Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
• Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
• Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe

• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
• No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
• Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
• Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
• Available for rotating day and night shifts

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

• Company transport on some night shifts
• Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay
• Path to machine operator after six months
• Staff shop with discounted factory products

• 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.