Bulk Outloader

Astral Foods Ltd; Ladismith; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral Foods Ltd is seeking a candidate for a production support role based in South Africa. The ideal candidate will load vehicles, take quality samples, and maintain cleanliness to prevent contamination. Shift work and overtime may be required.

The successful applicant should have Grade 12, production experience, and good communication in English or Afrikaans, with strong ethics and initiative.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Able to communicate in English or Afrikaans with good verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrates ethics and responsibility in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Load vehicles as instructed.
• Take samples to check quality of feed and contamination.
• Clean conveying system to prevent loading errors or 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.
• Follow ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, 20 Keys, AFMA code of conduct and other company systems.

Skills

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Numerical 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.