Junior Packing and Logistics Assistant (Freeze Dried Products)

Recruiter:

Helderberg Personnel CC

Job Ref:

SW005997/JC

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Location:

Somerset West, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Somerset West - A family-owned business that specializes in the manufacture of Ready to Eat Meals and Food Products is seeking to employ a Packing and Logistics Assistant to join their team in the Freeze Dried Products department.

Job Role: To support the Logistics, Packing, and Production teams by accurately handling freeze-dried product orders and stock, ensuring correct labelling, packing, documentation, and dispatch. This position is also a flexible “floater” role, providing hands-on assistance across departments during busy periods, staff shortages, or high-priority tasks. The role requires a team-focused, proactive person who enjoys variety and stepping in wherever needed

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Labelling of pouches for product packaging. Ensure labels are applied straight, clean, correct, and match the batch/product
Pack freeze-dried product orders accurately using pick sheets and order lists
Pack securely to prevent crushing, breakage, or moisture exposure in transit
Apply waybills/courier labels to the correct orders and confirm destinations
Stage completed orders neatly for collection and assist with courier handover
Assist with regular stock counts of finished goods and packaging materials
Support accurate stock movements (in/out) and help maintain neat storage
Rotate stock using FIFO / FEFO principles where applicable
Step into other roles when support is needed, including:

Kitchen/production assistance during busy prep or cooking periods
Packing line support
Cleaning/housekeeping tasks
Rework or sorting tasks
Any urgent operational support requested by management

Work cooperatively with all teams and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Follow all food safety, hygiene, and PPE requirements at all times
Keep packing, labelling, and storage areas clean and audit-ready

Required Skills & Competencies:

Strong attention to detail and pride in neat, accurate work
Flexible, hands-on, and willing to assist wherever needed
Positive attitude with a strong teamwork mindset
Able to work fast without sacrificing accuracy
Organized, reliable, and punctual
Communicates clearly and asks when unsure
Comfortable with repetitive tasks and sudden task changes

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