Warehouse General Hand (Day Shift)

How2Apply Talent Network
East London, Eastern Cape
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract General Worker
R5 000 – R6 000/month
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Job Description

This is steady, physical warehouse work at a frozen-food distribution centre in East London, and nobody minds if it's your first job. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in East London, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

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

Must-haves

  • Clean criminal record (most warehouses run a check)
  • 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

Extra points for

  • Experience in a cold-chain or freezer environment
  • Previous picking experience with a handheld RF scanner

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in East London really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): short CV with a working cellphone number, certified copy of your ID 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. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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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.
  • 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 000 – R6 000/month
Job TypeContract
LocationEast London, Eastern Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted10 October 2026
Closing Date3 November 2026
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