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Production Line Worker (Food Factory)

How2Apply Talent Network

Midrand, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract General Worker

R5 750 – R7 000/month

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Job Description

You'll keep the line running at a furniture assembly factory in Midrand, feeding, checking and packing product all shift. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Midrand. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects
Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet

You'll need

No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area
Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check
You follow hygiene rules without being reminded

Nice if you have

Some basic first-aid training
Experience assisting on a packaging or filling machine
NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed

On offer

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your latest school results or matric certificate plus ID copy, certified within the last three months.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Midrand; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.