Production Line Worker (Food Factory)

How2Apply Talent Network
Middelburg (MP), Mpumalanga
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time General Worker
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Job Description

Machines set the pace at this soft drink bottling plant in Middelburg (MP); you keep up and catch the faults. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is Middelburg (MP)-based, with most of your time spent at a soft drink bottling plant.

What you'll actually do

  • Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
  • Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
  • Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
  • Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
  • Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley

Must-haves

  • Available for rotating day and night shifts
  • Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
  • Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
  • No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
  • Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
  • You follow hygiene rules without being reminded

Helpful, not essential

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Middelburg (MP) really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: CV listing any factory or packing work, even short-term, ID copy, certified within the last three months plus your latest school results or matric certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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Before you hit apply

  • Mention that you can work rotating shifts right at the top. It is the first thing most factories filter on.
  • Name the products you worked on before, like "biscuit line" or "juice bottling". Factory recruiters read that faster than a job title.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMiddelburg (MP), Mpumalanga
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience1+ years
Posted1 November 2026
Closing Date4 December 2026
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