Voice-Picking Warehouse Assistant

How2Apply Talent Network
Upington, Northern Cape
Contract
Posted 3 hours ago
Contract General Worker
R5 250 – R6 500/month
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Job Description

Every order that leaves this building-supplies depot in Upington passes through your hands first. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is in Upington (Northern Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

  • Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker
  • Report damaged, short or expired items to the shift supervisor
  • Unpack returned parcels and sort them into resell or write-off
  • Pack cartons, add fillers and seal them with tape guns
  • Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

  • Previous picking experience with a handheld RF scanner
  • A valid forklift or reach truck certificate

On offer

  • Chance to be trained on forklift after probation
  • Safety boots, overalls and freezer jackets supplied
  • Permanent appointment for reliable temps after peak season

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Upington really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID plus any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Upington; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

  • 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.
  • Put your cellphone number and the area you live in at the very top of your CV. Warehouse recruiters phone fast and hire people close by.

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Job details
SalaryR5 250 – R6 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationUpington, Northern Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience2+ years
Posted30 October 2026
Closing Date4 December 2026
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