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Warehouse General Hand (Day Shift)

How2Apply Talent Network

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Full-time General Worker

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Job Description

Pick it right, pack it neat, send it out: that's the job at a pharmaceutical warehouse in Pietermaritzburg. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker
Stack finished orders on pallets and stretch-wrap them tight
Report damaged, short or expired items to the shift supervisor
Wear thermal gear and rotate in and out of freezer zones on schedule
Pick orders from pick slips or a handheld scanner, bin by bin

Must-haves

You can read product codes and count accurately
Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts
Happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in peak season
South African ID or a valid work permit

Extra points for

Basic computer skills for capturing counts
Experience in a cold-chain or freezer environment
A valid forklift or reach truck certificate

What you get

Safety boots, overalls and freezer jackets supplied
Permanent appointment for reliable temps after peak season
Staff canteen with subsidised meals

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your ID, any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have plus short CV with a working cellphone number.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
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 Pietermaritzburg.

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

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.
Arrive for the interview in closed shoes. Some warehouses walk you through the floor straight away.