Junior Packing and Logistics Assistant (Frozen Meals Department)

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A ready meal manufacturer in Somerset West is looking for a Junior Packing and Logistics Assistant to support their team in efficiently preparing, packing, and dispatching frozen meal orders. Responsibilities include packing orders accurately, maintaining cold-chain integrity, labeling products, and assisting with stock organization. Candidates should have a high attention to detail, be physically fit, and be able to work in cold environments. Relevant experience is a plus, as is the ability to work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in packing, warehouse, dispatch, or food production is an advantage.
• Willingness to work in chilled/freezer rooms for extended periods.
• Able to lift and move boxes (within safe limits).

Responsibilities

• Pack frozen meal orders in the chilled/frozen room according to pick and packing sheets.
• Maintain cold-chain integrity and ensure boxes are clean and suitable for frozen transport.
• Label products according to company standards and customer requirements.
• Assist with stock rotation and organization of packing materials.
• Help with weekly/monthly stock counts and perform cleaning tasks.

Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work fast and consistently under pressure

Good organisational skills

Basic math and reading ability for order checking

Clear communication and teamwork

Physically fit and comfortable working in cold environments

Responsible, punctual, and reliable

Job description

Junior Packing and Logistics Assistant (Frozen Meals Department)

2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31

Permanent

SW005996

Admin / Secretarial

FMCG

Logistics, Warehouse & Freight

Other

A ready meal manufacturer located in Somerset West is seeking to employ a Packing and Logistics Assistant to join their team. The purpose of the role is to support the logistics and packing team in preparing, packing, labelling, and dispatching frozen meal orders accurately and efficiently. This role ensures that orders are packed to standard, maintained at safe temperatures, correctly documented, and handed over to couriers on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order Packing and Handling - pack frozen meal orders in the chilled/frozen room according to pick and packing sheets
• Maintain cold-chain integrity
• Assemble boxes accurately and consistently for various order sizes
• Prepare and fit styrofoam inserts per packing sizes
• Ensure boxes are clean, undamaged, and suitable for frozen transport
• Assist with stock rotation, stock take and organisation of packing materials
• Label products according to company standards and customer requirements
• Apply waybills to correct boxes
• Double-check that every box has the correct products, labels, destination details
• Follow food safety, hygiene and cold-room protocols at all times
• Follow FIFO/FEFO (first expiry, first out) principles
• Assist management and staff during busy periods and peak dispatch times
• Help with weekly/monthly stock counts
• Housekeeping tasks such as bin removal, cleaning, and workstation resets
• Perform any reasonable logistics/packing tasks assigned by management

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work fast and consistently under pressure
• Good organisational skills and ability to follow systems
• Basic math and reading ability for order checking
• Clear communication and teamwork
• Physically fit and comfortable working in cold environments
• Responsible, punctual, and reliable

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in packing, warehouse, dispatch, or food production is an advantage
• Willingness to work in chilled/freezer rooms for extended periods
• Able to lift and move boxes (within safe limits)