Production Line Worker (Food Factory)

Here in Mamelodi, a furniture assembly factory needs steady people who can repeat a task well for eight hours. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

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

• Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
• Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
• Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
• Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe
• Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
• Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
• Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line

• 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

• NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed
• Experience assisting on a packaging or filling machine
• A food handler or basic HACCP awareness certificate

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

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