Factory Worker
Reporting to the relevant manager, the Factory Worker will move raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods between workstations and package finished products at a manufacturing company in Alberton, Gauteng.
The team is tight-knit, dependable, and quick to support one another. Honesty, reliability, and common sense go a long way in this team. Ready for your next opportunity? Submit your application today.
Responsibilities
- Set up workstations with required materials, tools, and components at the start of each shift to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Report any equipment malfunctions, quality defects, or safety hazards to the shift supervisor immediately to prevent injuries and production delays.
- Package finished products by labelling, boxing, and palletising according to customer specifications and dispatch requirements.
- Assemble products or components on the production line following work instructions, achieving daily output targets while maintaining quality standards.
- Perform in-process quality checks by inspecting products for defects, dimensional accuracy, and visual appearance at specified intervals.
- Adhere to all workplace health and safety procedures including wearing prescribed personal protective equipment such as safety boots, goggles, and gloves.
- Move raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods between workstations and storage areas using trolleys or pallet jacks.
Requirements
- Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment by following all safety rules and wearing prescribed protective equipment.
- Willingness to work shifts including night shift, weekends, and public holidays as required by production schedules.
- Previous experience in a factory, manufacturing, or production environment is advantageous.
- Physical fitness and ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and work in a noisy or temperature-controlled environment.
- Good attention to detail to identify product defects and quality issues during in-process checks.
