Quality Sorter (Packaging Factory) – Entry Level

You'll keep the line running at a furniture assembly factory in Umhlanga, feeding, checking and packing product all shift. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

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

• Check product for size, weight and seal faults and pull out rejects
• Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
• 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
• Weigh ingredients or additives against the recipe card
• Pack finished product into cases and stack them by batch number
• Stop the line with the emergency stop if anything jams or looks unsafe

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

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

• Path to machine operator after six months
• Staff shop with discounted factory products
• Company transport on some night shifts

• 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.