Stock Packer (Distribution Centre)

How2Apply Talent Network
Potchefstroom, North West
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract General Worker
R5 500 – R6 500/month
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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 Potchefstroom. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

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

What your day looks like

  • Replenish empty pick faces from overstock racking
  • 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
  • Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule
  • Count stock during weekly cycle counts and month-end stock takes
  • Stack finished orders on pallets and stretch-wrap them tight

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

  • Living within walking or taxi distance of the warehouse
  • Basic computer skills for capturing counts
  • Experience in a cold-chain or freezer environment

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your ID, copy of your highest school report or matric certificate plus any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have.
  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 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Job details
SalaryR5 500 – R6 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationPotchefstroom, North West
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience1+ years
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date10 December 2026
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