General Factory Worker

SUMMARY:

General Factory Worker (Corrugated Board Industry)

Location: Parrow Cape Town North

POSITION INFO:

 

The General Factory Worker supports daily production operations within a corrugated board manufacturing environment. The role involves assisting with the handling, packing, strapping, and movement of corrugated products while ensuring quality standards and operational efficiency are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist on corrugator and converting machines
• Pack finished corrugated board products according to specifications
• Strap and secure bundles for storage and dispatch
• Count, sort, and inspect products to ensure quality and accuracy
• Perform quality checks using a tape measure or digital caliper
• Remove waste material and maintain clean, organised workstations
• Assist with loading and unloading of raw materials and finished goods
• Adhere to all health, safety, and machine operating procedures
• Report defects, damages, and safety concerns to supervisors
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the company

Minimum Requirements

• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in a production environment
• Willingness to work around machinery and follow strict safety procedures
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team
• Basic numeracy skills for counting and stock checking

Advantageous Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, or the corrugated industry
• Basic machine operation experience
• Valid forklift licence
• Valid driver’s licence

Working Conditions

• Factory environment with exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery
• Required to stand for extended periods and handle materials
• May be required to work shifts, overtime, and weekends based on production needs
• Working hours:
  • Monday to Thursday: 07:15 – 16:00
  • Friday: 07:15 – 13:45
• Annual leave: 15 days in December

 

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