Fixed Term - General Worker

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To assist in the stacking, packing, strapping and storage of raw materials and finished goods. To maintain and adhere to all OHSA regulations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist machine operators with the manual loading of mandrels and feeding materials into production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Learn and develop the skills required to operate production machinery, when required, to support operational requirements and future career progression.
• Perform the correct manual wrapping, stacking, packing, and strapping of raw materials and finished goods in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Accurately complete and attach product labels to finished products before dispatch.
• Ensure adequate stock levels of dunnage, pallets, strapping, and other packaging materials are available to support production requirements.
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process and immediately report defects, equipment faults, or non-conformances to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist with loading, unloading, sorting, moving, and transporting raw materials and finished products using approved manual handling techniques or equipment.
• Participate in stock counts, inventory verification, and production-related training sessions as required.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping by keeping workstations, equipment, and surrounding areas clean, organised, and free from hazards.
• Operate a forklift or other authorised material-handling equipment where appropriately licensed, trained, and authorised by management.
• Strictly comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
• Wear and maintain the prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times while performing duties.
• Adhere to all production, quality, and safety standards, including the strict prohibition on walking on product bundles.
• Contribute to achieving departmental objectives by maintaining high standards of quality, productivity, efficiency, teamwork, and customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) with strictly Mathematics and Physical Sciences (Physics) .
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, steel, engineering or production environment will be advantageous.

Minimum Work Experience

• 0–2 years' experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse or industrial environment will be advantageous.
• Experience with production machinery, overhead cranes, forklifts license or steel manufacturing processes will be an added advantage.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions and production documentation.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling tasks.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime and weekends when operationally required.

Languages

• English