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Quality Sorter (Packaging Factory)

How2Apply Talent Network

Paarl, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time General Worker

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Job Description

Machines set the pace at this plastic moulding plant in Paarl; you keep up and catch the faults. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll be based at a plastic moulding plant in Paarl. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
Change over packaging film and labels when the line switches product
Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
Move full bins and crates to the next station with a trolley

Must-haves

You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
Neat, reliable and on time for shift start
No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
Able to stand for a full shift in a noisy, warm area

Nice if you have

Previous work in a food or FMCG factory
Some basic first-aid training
NQF Level 2 manufacturing learnership completed

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Paarl really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: your latest school results or matric certificate, food handler or HACCP certificate if you have one plus CV listing any factory or packing work, even short-term.
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 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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