Food Hygiene Operator — Clean, Safe, Training‑Driven

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid leave

Occupational health services

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Hygiene Operative in Bloemfontein, Free State to maintain high hygiene standards in a food production facility. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and strong teamwork to support food safety compliance.

The ideal candidate should understand HACCP principles, be physically capable of manual cleaning, and be willing to work shifts in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or hygiene within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles is a strong advantage.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team.
• Physically able to perform manual cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production machinery, equipment, and work areas according to schedule.
• Follow hygiene protocols and SOPs for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and use cleaning chemicals properly.
• Maintain records of cleaning activities and report deviations.
• Contribute to a culture of hygiene and safety among staff.

Skills

Hygiene principles

Food safety (HACCP)

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety

Manual cleaning

Shift work

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Hygiene Operative in Bloemfontein, Free State to maintain high hygiene standards in a food production facility. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and strong teamwork to support food safety compliance.

The ideal candidate should understand HACCP principles, be physically capable of manual cleaning, and be willing to work shifts in a fast-paced production environment.