General Worker

Weylandts; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Weylandts in South Africa is seeking a General Worker to support upholstery and furniture manufacturing. The role involves assisting with production, handling materials, and collaborating with upholsterers, machinists, carpenters, and packers to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires basic communication skills, a willingness to work in a team, and flexibility to work overtime. Prior factory experience is advantageous, and Grade 10/Matric is preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or Matric completed.
• Experience in manufacturing or factory setting is advantageous.
• Frame making experience advantageous.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manufacturing of furniture products according to work instructions.
• Load, unload, and transport materials within the factory.
• Support upholsterers, machinists, carpenters, assemblers, sanders, and packers.
• Prepare materials, tools, and workstations before production begins.
• Perform basic assembly and fitting of furniture components.
• Assist with wrapping, packing, and labeling finished products.
• Load products for delivery when required.
• Verify quantities and product codes before dispatch.
• Follow quality standards and report defects to supervisors.
• Wear PPE and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Frame making experience

Teamwork

Communication

Overtime willingness

Education

Grade 10/Matric

Job description

General Worker – Upholstery and Furniture Manufacturing

Purpose of the Job

Toassistin the manufacturing, assembly, finishing, packing, and movement of furniture products whilemaintainingquality, productivity, and workplace safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Support

• Assistwith the manufacturing of furniture products according to work instructions.

• Load, unload, and transport materials, components, and finished goods within the factory.

• Support upholsterers, machinists, carpenters, assemblers, sanders, and packers asrequired.

• Prepare materials, tools, and workstations before production begins.

• Perform basic assembly and fitting of furniture components.

Housekeeping

• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free from hazards.

• Remove waste materials and dispose of them according to company procedures.

• Maintain factory cleanliness andassistwith general housekeeping duties.

Quality

• Follow quality standards and report defects to supervisors.

• Handle materials and products carefully to prevent damage.

• Ensure completed work meets company specifications.

Safety

• Follow all health and safety procedures.

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and accidentsimmediately.

• Use equipment and tools safely and responsibly.

Packing and Dispatch

• Assistwith wrapping, packing, andlabelingfinished products.

• Load products for delivery whenrequired.

• Verify quantities and product codes before dispatch.

MinimumRequirements

• Grade 10 or Matric preferred.

• Previousmanufacturing or factory experienceadvantageous.

• Frame Making experience advantageous

• Good communicationskills.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

Willingness to work overtime whenrequired.Note: Whilst this advert covers most aspects of the role, it is not an exhaustive list. There may be other related areas where the Company can reasonably expect the employee to become involved in. Similarly, subject to operational requirements, this description will be reviewed from time to time.