Operator Packing
Company
Premier
Location
Cape Town
Posted
14 days ago
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Job Description
To package finished product according to quality specification while achieving operational requirements within a safe and hygienic environment.
• *Key Responsibilities**
- Pack finished product on various FAWEMA packing machines.
- Reach production target per shift.
- Ensure continuous quality & weight monitoring and recording of results
- Ensure food safety and hygienic work area is maintained at all times.
- Report all production downtime to shift Supervisors timeously.
- Record and analyze downtime reasons on Operator sheet.
- Deep cleansing of machine and area to improve housekeeping and control infestation.
- Adhoc duties requested by HOD and packing / Superintendent.
- Invocom participation and facilitation.
• *Qualification Requirements**:
- Grade 12
• *Experience Requirements**:
- At least 3-4 years’ experience in a similar position in the FMCG environment / Milling Industry
• *Other Requirements**
- 5-day position
- May be required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster.
• *Key Outputs**:
- Good Interpersonal skills, business processes, rules and procedures
- Must have good communication skills - written, verbal
- Must understand accuracy/ attention to detail
- Knowledge of the relevant machinery used in the packing department.
- Must have numerical ability as well as problem solving ability.
- Must be Innovation with high focus on continuous Improvements
- Planning and organizing skills are required.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must have respect for self and others, take accountability and be disciplined.
• *Key Responsibilities**
- Pack finished product on various FAWEMA packing machines.
- Reach production target per shift.
- Ensure continuous quality & weight monitoring and recording of results
- Ensure food safety and hygienic work area is maintained at all times.
- Report all production downtime to shift Supervisors timeously.
- Record and analyze downtime reasons on Operator sheet.
- Deep cleansing of machine and area to improve housekeeping and control infestation.
- Adhoc duties requested by HOD and packing / Superintendent.
- Invocom participation and facilitation.
• *Qualification Requirements**:
- Grade 12
• *Experience Requirements**:
- At least 3-4 years’ experience in a similar position in the FMCG environment / Milling Industry
• *Other Requirements**
- 5-day position
- May be required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster.
• *Key Outputs**:
- Good Interpersonal skills, business processes, rules and procedures
- Must have good communication skills - written, verbal
- Must understand accuracy/ attention to detail
- Knowledge of the relevant machinery used in the packing department.
- Must have numerical ability as well as problem solving ability.
- Must be Innovation with high focus on continuous Improvements
- Planning and organizing skills are required.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must have respect for self and others, take accountability and be disciplined.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Staff Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for packing staff jobs in South African warehouses starting 1 March 2026?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for packing staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at all workplaces.
Do I need a matric certificate or prior experience to qualify for packing staff roles in South Africa in 2026?
Packing staff positions require only a Grade 9 certificate and no prior experience according to the Department of Employment and Labour guidelines effective 2026. Workers must be at least 18 years old and pass a basic medical fitness test for shift work.
Which documents are required when applying for packing staff jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, and bank account details to register on the Employment Services System by 31 December 2026. A signed CV and UIF registration number are also mandatory for all applications.
What are the maximum working hours and annual leave entitlements for packing staff in South Africa for 2026?
Packing staff may not exceed 45 ordinary hours per week with a maximum of 10 hours overtime as regulated from 1 January 2026. Full-time workers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service.
