Stock Packer (Distribution Centre)

How2Apply Talent Network
Midrand, Gauteng
Temporary
Posted 2 hours ago
Temporary General Worker
R5 750 – R7 000/month
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Job Description

Every order that leaves this pharmaceutical warehouse in Midrand passes through your hands first. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Midrand. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

  • Replenish empty pick faces from overstock racking
  • Pack cartons, add fillers and seal them with tape guns
  • Pick orders from pick slips or a handheld scanner, bin by bin
  • Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker
  • Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule
  • Scan every item so the system shows the right stock count
  • Stack finished orders on pallets and stretch-wrap them tight

Must-haves

  • You're fit enough to lift boxes up to 25kg all shift
  • Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts
  • Willing to wear safety boots, a reflector vest and gloves
  • South African ID or a valid work permit
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric preferred

Extra points for

  • Experience in a cold-chain or freezer environment
  • Previous picking experience with a handheld RF scanner
  • A valid forklift or reach truck certificate

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your ID plus short CV with a working cellphone number.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  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 Midrand.

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 750 – R7 000/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationMidrand, Gauteng
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience1+ years
Posted2 November 2026
Closing Date6 December 2026
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