Stock Packer (Distribution Centre)

How2Apply Talent Network
Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract General Worker
R5 500 – R6 500/month
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Job Description

Every order that leaves this pharmaceutical warehouse in Ermelo passes through your hands first. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Ermelo, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

  • Report damaged, short or expired items to the shift supervisor
  • Pack cartons, add fillers and seal them with tape guns
  • Keep aisles clear of plastic, cardboard and loose pallets
  • Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker
  • Pick orders from pick slips or a handheld scanner, bin by bin
  • Scan every item so the system shows the right stock count

What you need

  • Happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in peak season
  • South African ID or a valid work permit
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric preferred
  • You're fit enough to lift boxes up to 25kg all shift

Helpful, not essential

  • Previous picking experience with a handheld RF scanner
  • Living within walking or taxi distance of the warehouse
  • A valid forklift or reach truck certificate

What you get

  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on weekdays
  • Chance to be trained on forklift after probation
  • Safety boots, overalls and freezer jackets supplied

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Ermelo really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: short CV with a working cellphone number, certified copy of your ID plus any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Ermelo.

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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
SalaryR5 500 – R6 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationErmelo, Mpumalanga
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience1+ years
Posted27 October 2026
Closing Date29 November 2026
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