General Worker: Loader

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking a Loader for the PE Depot to join the Dispatch team. The role involves loading and offloading bread on site, following the loading SOP and maintaining stock rotation.

Ideal candidates have Grade 12 and at least 3 months’ FMCG experience, with strong numerical skills and a focus on accuracy and safety. Weekend and rotating shift work is required at this site in Gqeberha.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with numerical skills.
• At least 3 months’ experience in a similar position in the FMCG industry.

Responsibilities

• Offload and load bread according to offloads/ loading SOP.
• Follow pipeline loading/offloading sequence.
• Tray count and balancing of trays in a truck.
• Attend daily invocoms.
• Ensure that quality bread is loaded / offloaded.
• Ensure a correct stock rotation (FIFO).
• Report back on loading /offloading related matters to offloads supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures.

Skills

Numerical skills

FMCG experience

Education

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 rive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

PE Depot is currently looking for a Loader to join their team. This position will be reporting to the Dispatch Supervisor, with the responsibility off loading and offloading bread on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Offload and loading bread according to offloads/ loading SOP
• Follow pipeline loading/offloading sequence
• Tray count and balancing of trays in a truck
• Attend daily invocoms
• Ensure that quality bread is loaded / offloaded
• Ensure a correct stock rotation (FIFO)
• Report back on loading /offloading related matters to offloads supervisors
• Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures

Experience and Qualifications

• Grade 12 with numerical skills
• At least 3 months’ experience in a similar position in the FMCG industry

Skills and Competencies

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

Working Conditions

• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Required to work on a rotating shift basis.

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: 06 November 2026