Bakery Dispatch Loader - Fast-Paced, Early Morning Shifts

Tiger Brands; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands in Pretoria is seeking a Dispatch Loader to efficiently load bread and bakery products onto delivery vehicles in line with customer orders and schedules.

You will check notes and invoices for accuracy, arrange loads to prevent damage, and maintain a clean, hygienic dispatch area. The role requires physical fitness, reliability, and ability to work early mornings, weekends, or holidays when needed. Experience in bakery, warehouse, or distribution is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous bakery/warehouse/dispatch experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift and move bread crates.
• Able to work early mornings, weekends or public holidays.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Load bread and bakery products onto delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Check products against dispatch notes, invoices, or loading sheets to ensure order accuracy.
• Arrange products correctly inside delivery vehicles to prevent damage during transportation.
• Ensure the correct quantities and varieties of bread are loaded for each delivery route.
• Handle bread products carefully to maintain product quality and presentation.
• Assist with sorting, staging, and preparing orders before loading.
• Report shortages, damaged products, incorrect quantities, or discrepancies to the Dispatch Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic loading and dispatch area.
• Follow all company food-safety, hygiene, health, and safety procedures.
• Assist drivers with loading and securing products when required.
• Complete loading duties within the required dispatch times.
• Assist with returns, rejected products, and empty bread crates or trays where applicable.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Bakery experience

Fast-paced work

Detail oriented

Physically fit

Flexible hours

Communication skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Literacy

Numeracy

Reliability

Job description

Tiger Brands in Pretoria is seeking a Dispatch Loader to efficiently load bread and bakery products onto delivery vehicles in line with customer orders and schedules.

You will check notes and invoices for accuracy, arrange loads to prevent damage, and maintain a clean, hygienic dispatch area. The role requires physical fitness, reliability, and ability to work early mornings, weekends, or holidays when needed. Experience in bakery, warehouse, or distribution is advantageous.