Food Packaging Assistant
Company
Work-Force
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Jooble
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Job Description
About This Opportunity
Work-Force specializes in connecting talent with exciting career opportunities across various industries. As a Food Packaging Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring that food products are packaged efficiently and safely for distribution.
Role Overview
In this position, you will be responsible for:
• Product Packaging: Packing food items into boxes and containers for delivery.
• Quality Control: Inspecting food products for defects and ensuring they meet safety standards.
• Labeling and Sealing: Ensuring that packages are correctly labeled and sealed for shipment.
• Inventory Management: Assisting with keeping track of stock levels and packaging materials.
• Team Collaboration: Working with other team members to meet packaging deadlines.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, candidates should have:
• Attention to Detail: Focus on ensuring food safety standards are met during packaging.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Basic Math Skills: Ability to count and organize stock effectively.
• Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous Experience: Experience in packaging or food handling is a plus but not required.
Benefits of the Role
This opportunity offers:
• Competitive Pay: Based on qualifications and experience.
• Hands-On Experience: Direct involvement in food production and packaging processes.
• Growth Potential: Opportunities for advancement in food production roles.
• Stable Hours: Regular work hours with opportunities for overtime.
Work-Force specializes in connecting talent with exciting career opportunities across various industries. As a Food Packaging Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring that food products are packaged efficiently and safely for distribution.
Role Overview
In this position, you will be responsible for:
• Product Packaging: Packing food items into boxes and containers for delivery.
• Quality Control: Inspecting food products for defects and ensuring they meet safety standards.
• Labeling and Sealing: Ensuring that packages are correctly labeled and sealed for shipment.
• Inventory Management: Assisting with keeping track of stock levels and packaging materials.
• Team Collaboration: Working with other team members to meet packaging deadlines.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, candidates should have:
• Attention to Detail: Focus on ensuring food safety standards are met during packaging.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Basic Math Skills: Ability to count and organize stock effectively.
• Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous Experience: Experience in packaging or food handling is a plus but not required.
Benefits of the Role
This opportunity offers:
• Competitive Pay: Based on qualifications and experience.
• Hands-On Experience: Direct involvement in food production and packaging processes.
• Growth Potential: Opportunities for advancement in food production roles.
• Stable Hours: Regular work hours with opportunities for overtime.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for plumbers in South Africa is R27.45 per hour as of 1 January 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week. Plumbers registered under the Building Bargaining Council receive an additional R450 monthly tool allowance.
What education and experience are required to qualify for Plumber Jobs in South Africa?
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What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for plumbers in South Africa?
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