Clerk: Transfer

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; George; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Bread Transfer Controller to move crates of bread from Production to Distribution, ensuring quality and quantity compliance.

Key duties include stacking crates for slicing, following SOPs for transfers, dating SKUs, attending daily meetings, and ensuring bread quality on trays while adhering to company policies. The role requires a shift-based schedule, weekend work, and OT as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years bakery industry experience in a similar FMCG role.
• Matric/Grade 12 is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure crates are stacked with bread from slicing.
• Follow SOP rules for transfers of bread.
• Check and ensure correct dating of all SKUs.
• Attend daily Invocoms and meetings.
• Ensure quality bread is packed correctly on trays.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Organisational understanding

In-house systems

Communication

Accuracy/Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Innovation/Continuous Improvements

Teamwork

Accountability

Sense of urgency

Respect and Integrity

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa's FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Bread Transfer Controller is to ensure that the crates with bread are transferred from Production to Distribution, according to quality and quantity requirements

Key Responsibilities

These are the primary activities through which the role delivers value to the business.

• Ensure crates are stacked with bread from slicing
• Follow strict rules of SOP regarding transfers of bread
• Check and ensure correct dating of all SKUs
• Attend daily Invocoms and meetings
• Ensure that quality bread is packed correctly on trays
• Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures

Experience And Qualifications

To perform effectively in this role, the following minimum qualifications and work experience are required:

• At least 2-3 years' bakery industry experience in a similar position in the FMCG environment
• Matric/Grade 12

Skills And Competencies

• Organisational understanding
• In-house systems
• Business processes, rules and procedures
• Communication – written, verbal.
• Accuracy/ Attention to detail
• Excellent Numerical ability
• Innovation/Continuous Improvements
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency/results orientation
• Respect and Integrity

Working Conditions

This role requires the incumbent to operate in the following environments and manage specific physical or operational demands:

• Pressurized environment.
• Must be able to work shifts.
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Overtime expected from time to time

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 20 November 2026