Production Line Worker (Food Factory)

Machines set the pace at this furniture assembly factory in Epping; you keep up and catch the faults. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Epping, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
• Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
• Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
• Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe
• Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects
• Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line

• No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
• Available for rotating day and night shifts
• Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
• Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
• Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
• You follow hygiene rules without being reminded

• NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed
• A food handler or basic HACCP awareness certificate

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