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Warehouse Packer (Seasonal Peak) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 2 hours ago

Temporary 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 Stellenbosch. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Unpack returned parcels and sort them into resell or write-off
Pack cartons, add fillers and seal them with tape guns
Keep aisles clear of plastic, cardboard and loose pallets
Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker
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
Replenish empty pick faces from overstock racking

You'll need

Grade 10 or higher; matric preferred
Clean criminal record (most warehouses run a check)
Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts
You can read product codes and count accurately

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: any forklift or first-aid certificates you already have plus copy of your highest school report or matric certificate.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

Say clearly that you can work nights and weekends. Peak-season hiring goes to people who are available.
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.