Stock Packer (Distribution Centre) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
Isando, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time General Worker
R5 500 – R7 000/month
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Job Description

You'll keep a busy building-supplies depot in Isando stocked, picked and moving out on time. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Isando. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

  • Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker
  • Unpack returned parcels and sort them into resell or write-off
  • Scan every item so the system shows the right stock count
  • Pick orders from pick slips or a handheld scanner, bin by bin
  • Count stock during weekly cycle counts and month-end stock takes
  • Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule

Must-haves

  • You're fit enough to lift boxes up to 25kg all shift
  • Happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in peak season
  • Clean criminal record (most warehouses run a check)
  • Willing to wear safety boots, a reflector vest and gloves
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric preferred
  • You can read product codes and count accurately

Extra points for

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

What's in it for you

  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Chance to be trained on forklift after probation
  • Permanent appointment for reliable temps after peak season

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have plus copy of your highest school report or matric certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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 – R7 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationIsando, Gauteng
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted27 October 2026
Closing Date3 December 2026
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