Warehouse Picker (Night Shift) – Permanent

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Roodepoort, Gauteng
Temporary
Posted 2 hours ago
Temporary General Worker
R5 500 – R6 750/month
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Job Description

You'll keep a busy frozen-food distribution centre in Roodepoort stocked, picked and moving out on time. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What you'll actually do

  • Move pallets with a hand pallet jack to the dispatch lane
  • Pack cartons, add fillers and seal them with tape guns
  • Label boxes with the correct waybill and route sticker
  • Pick orders from pick slips or a handheld scanner, bin by bin
  • Report damaged, short or expired items to the shift supervisor
  • Unpack returned parcels and sort them into resell or write-off
  • Count stock during weekly cycle counts and month-end stock takes

You'll need

  • Punctual, with reliable transport home after late shifts
  • You can read product codes and count accurately
  • Happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in peak season
  • Willing to wear safety boots, a reflector vest and gloves
  • Clean criminal record (most warehouses run a check)
  • South African ID or a valid work permit

Extra points for

  • Basic computer skills for capturing counts
  • Previous picking experience with a handheld RF scanner
  • Living within walking or taxi distance of the warehouse

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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 6 working days.

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How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryR5 500 – R6 750/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationRoodepoort, Gauteng
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted29 October 2026
Closing Date27 November 2026
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