Production Line Worker (Food Factory) – Fixed-Term

Machines set the pace at this soft drink bottling plant in Epping; 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.

The site is in Epping; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
• Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
• Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
• Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages

• Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
• You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
• Available for rotating day and night shifts

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

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

• 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.