Warehouse General Hand (Day Shift)

How2Apply Talent Network
Midrand, Gauteng
Temporary
Posted 4 hours ago
Temporary General Worker
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Job Description

Every order that leaves this pharmaceutical warehouse in Midrand passes through your hands first. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Midrand, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

  • Keep aisles clear of plastic, cardboard and loose pallets
  • Stack finished orders on pallets and stretch-wrap them tight
  • Scan every item so the system shows the right stock count
  • Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker
  • Replenish empty pick faces from overstock racking
  • Count stock during weekly cycle counts and month-end stock takes
  • Pack cartons, add fillers and seal them with tape guns

You'll need

  • Willing to wear safety boots, a reflector vest and gloves
  • Clean criminal record (most warehouses run a check)
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric preferred
  • South African ID or a valid work permit
  • Happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in peak season

Helpful, not essential

  • Previous picking experience with a handheld RF scanner
  • Basic computer skills for capturing counts

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: copy of your highest school report or matric certificate plus certified copy of your ID.
  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 5 working days.

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

Before you hit apply

  • 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.
  • 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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationMidrand, Gauteng
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted7 October 2026
Closing Date5 November 2026
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