General Worker: Bread Packer

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is seeking a production team member to execute daily targets in the Production Department, ensuring product integrity and timely bulk planning. You will work in rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays, in a hot manufacturing environment, while upholding quality, hygiene and safety standards.

Applicants should have Matric/Grade 12 and related production experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 qualification completed.
• Related Production experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high-quality product in Production Department.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to company rules and procedures.
• Improve efficiencies.
• Planned maintenance of assigned assets.
• Admin and record control; SOPs, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Shift work

Communication

Pressure handling

Self-motivated

Overtime weekends

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

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

To execute full- and on-time daily targets in the Production Department and the bulk plan. To ensure the integrity of the product is never compromised. (The Premier way).

Key Responsibilities

• To maintain a high-quality product in Production Department
• Always maintain high housekeeping standards
• Adhere to all Company rules and procedures
• Efficiencies
• Planned maintenance of assigned assets
• Administration and record control
• SOP’s, hygiene and housekeeping
• Food Safety
• Health & Safety

Experience and Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• Related Production experience advantageous

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work in a team
• Be able and available to work shifts
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be prepared to work overtime and on weekends
• Problem solving
• Continuous Improvement

Working Conditions

• Required to work rotational shifts, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays as per shift roster including night shift
• Must be able to work in hot manufacturing conditions

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: 30 October 2026