Production Assistant

Pick n Pay Retailers; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay Retailers in South Africa seeks a Meat Production Operator to prepare and wrap meat products according to specifications, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and be transferable between stores.

You will work closely with team, communicate in English, and contribute to accurate pricing, quality checks, and customer service.

This role demands reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering quality products to our customers.

Qualifications

• Able to manufacture / produce various meat products e.g. sausage, mince etc.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Note: The incumbent may also be expected to perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• This position will require transferability between stores.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture/ prepare and/ or wrap products according to specifications/ standards and daily/ weekly budgets.
• Correctly price random weight/ loose selling items
• Check correct pricing e.g Labels
• Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated. Damaged/ expired stock is removed.
• Prevent wastage/ shrinkage/ damages
• Check temperatures/ maintain the cold chain
• Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor back-up).
• Ensure security procedures are adhered to
• Operate and clean equipment according to laid down standards
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Process all customer orders according to the correct procedures and servce standards.
• Promote products.
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Skills

Calm and patient

Conscientious by the book

Customer minded

Team player

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! To prepare and produce products according to specifications/standards and maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards (floor and back-up). Competencies: Calm/Patient Communicate Conscientious (by the book) Customer minded Handle routine work Thorough / accurate Team Player

Minimum Requirements: Able to manufacture / produce various meat products e.g. sausage, mince etc. Must be able to communicate in English. Note: The incumbent may also be expected to perform other duties as assigned from time to time. This position will require transferability between stores.

Closing date: 25 August 2026

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture/ prepare and/ or wrap products according to specifications/ standards and daily/ weekly budgets.
• Correctly price random weight/ loose selling items
• Check correct pricing e.g Labels
• Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated. Damaged/ expired stock is removed.
• Prevent wastage/ shrinkage/ damages
• Check temperatures/ maintain the cold chain
• Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor back-up).
• Ensure security procedures are adhered to
• Operate and clean equipment according to laid down standards
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Process all customer orders according to the correct procedures and servce standards.
• Promote products.
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Discover who we are At Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retailer; we are an organisation of dedicated people committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers and an enriching, vibrant work environment for our employees. Founded in 1967, Pick n Pay is one of the largest retail chains in South Africa, serving millions of customers across the African continent. Our reputation is built upon our commitment to offering customers the best in quality, and value.

Our Mission

We serve with our hearts, we create a great place to be and With our minds, we create an excellent place to shop

Our Values

• Passion for our Customers: We are passionate about our customers and will fight for their rights. Our customers are our priority, and their satisfaction is our success.
• Respect and Care: We care for and respect each other. We value our team's diversity and treat each other with kindness and understanding.
• Personal Growth and Opportunity: We foster personal growth and opportunities. We believe in empowering our employees, providing opportunities for learning and advancement.
• Leadership and Innovation: We nurture leadership and vision, and reward innovation. We encourage our employees to be leaders in their roles and think outside the box.
• Honesty and Integrity: We live by honesty and integrity. We operate with transparency and trustworthiness in all our interactions.
• Community Support: We support and participate in our communities. We believe in making a positive impact and giving back to our communities.
• Individual Responsibility: We take individual responsibility. We are responsible for our actions and decisions.
• Accountability: We are all accountable. We hold ourselves responsible for delivering on our commitments to our customers, each other, and our business.

Why Pick n Pay?

At Pick n Pay, our strength lies in our people. We strive to be the employer of choice, attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry. We create a work environment that fosters growth, celebrates achievements, and values individual contributions. Here, your work will be meaningful, recognized, and rewarded. Experience the joy of being part of Pick n Pay. Let’s shape the future of retail in Africa together.