Bulk Outloader

Astral Foods Ltd; Ladismith; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral Foods Ltd in Ladismith seeks a reliable candidate to support production operations. Responsibilities include loading vehicles, taking feed quality samples, and maintaining clean, compliant systems.

You will also perform micro attendant duties and assist with general housekeeping, under ISO and AFMA standards. The role requires Grade 12 and the ability to operate in a multi-skilled production environment, with English or Afrikaans communication and willingness to work shifts and overtime

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with relevance to production environments.
• Good verbal and written communication in English or Afrikaans.
• Willingness to learn and work in shifts/overtime on short notice.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP).

Responsibilities

• Load vehicles as instructed.
• Take samples to check quality of feed type and contamination.
• Clean conveying system to avoid contamination.
• Un-bridge bins to ensure smooth feed flow.
• Perform micro attendant duties when not loading.
• General housekeeping.
• Adhere to health and safety rules at all times.
• Comply with ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, 20 Keys, AFMA code of conduct, and others.

Skills

Quality consciousness

Ethics & conduct

Multiskilled adaptability

Shift work readiness

English/Afrikaans communication

Numerical skills

Good listening skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Load vehicles as instructed.
• Take samples to check quality of feed type and contamination.
• Clean conveying system as per set standards to avoid incorrect loading / contamination.
• Un-bridge bins as required to ensure flow of feed.
• Perform micro attendant duties when not required to load vehicles.
• General housekeeping.
• Adherence to all health and safety rules at all times.
• Commitment and compliance to the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, 20 Keys, AFMA code of conduct, and any other company management systems.

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• A minimum of Grade 12.
• Relevant work experience in a production environment.
• Be able to converse in either English or Afrikaans and have good verbal, written and numerical skills.
• Be quality conscious, responsible and use own initiative.
• Apply the highest standard of ethics and conduct.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to progress in a multi-skilled environment and a willingness to learn.
• Be prepared to work shifts and overtime on short notice.

We offer a competitive total cost to company salary package.

Closing date: 21 October 2026

Please note if you have not been contacted by 01 November 2026 your application was unsuccessful.