A day in the life of a Packaging Assistant:

Executes one or more of the following Packing Functions on the Filling lines where applicable in a factory.

• Pallet Stacking – Stacks finished or semi-finished product onto pallets. According to packing/palletizing standards. Packing finished product units into Display Trays / Outers / Cartons.
• Tray / carton erecting to ensure sufficient supply to running line.
• Stretch Wrap completed pallets.

Handling of finished goods/products 

• Stacking, Stitching, Folding, Sealing, Manual Filling and manual Coding of bulk bags according to set operating standards.

• Follows all operational and food safety procedures including the use of safety/hygiene equipment as instructed                                                        
• Records appropriate information as required. (Opening/Closing stock).
• Performs any reasonable duties as he/she may be instructed by superiors                                                                                  

What will make you successful?

• Must have Matric with Math’s and Science added advantage to provide necessary level of reading, writing and simple arithmetic.
• 1 year of experience working in fast paced Packaging machinery/equipment