Quality Sorter (Packaging Factory)

Here in George, a meat processing plant needs steady people who can repeat a task well for eight hours. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: George, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley
• 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
• Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet
• Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
• Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
• Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card

• Grade 10 minimum, matric an advantage
• 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

• Staff shop with discounted factory products
• Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay
• Free PPE, overalls and hairnets
• Path to machine operator after six months

• 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.