Stock Packer (Distribution Centre)

How2Apply Talent Network
Paarl, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time General Worker
R5 500 – R6 500/month
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Job Description

Every order that leaves this spares and hardware warehouse in Paarl passes through your hands first. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is Paarl-based, with most of your time spent at a spares and hardware warehouse.

The work, day to day

  • Count stock during weekly cycle counts and month-end stock takes
  • Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker
  • Stack finished orders on pallets and stretch-wrap them tight
  • Keep aisles clear of plastic, cardboard and loose pallets
  • Replenish empty pick faces from overstock racking
  • Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Paarl really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: short CV with a working cellphone number 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. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Paarl; 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

  • 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.
  • Say clearly that you can work nights and weekends. Peak-season hiring goes to people who are available.

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Job details
SalaryR5 500 – R6 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPaarl, Western Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date7 December 2026
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