Returns Processing Hand

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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract General Worker
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Job Description

Pick it right, pack it neat, send it out: that's the job at a clothing distribution centre in Pietermaritzburg. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

  • Move pallets with a hand pallet jack to the dispatch lane
  • Pack cartons, add fillers and seal them with tape guns
  • Pick orders from pick slips or a handheld scanner, bin by bin
  • Replenish empty pick faces from overstock racking
  • Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker
  • Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule
  • Stack finished orders on pallets and stretch-wrap them tight

Must-haves

  • You can read product codes and count accurately
  • Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts
  • Willing to wear safety boots, a reflector vest and gloves
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric preferred
  • South African ID or a valid work permit

Extra points for

  • Previous picking experience with a handheld RF scanner
  • Experience in a cold-chain or freezer environment

On offer

  • Permanent appointment for reliable temps after peak season
  • Chance to be trained on forklift after probation
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on weekdays

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have plus certified copy of your ID.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. 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 Pietermaritzburg; 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.

How to stand out

  • Arrive for the interview in closed shoes. Some warehouses walk you through the floor straight away.
  • If you have done any stock counts, packing or even shelf work before, list it first. It shows you already know how to handle stock.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted10 November 2026
Closing Date5 December 2026
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