Production Assistant

Pick n Pay; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay in Steeledale, Gauteng is seeking a Production Assistant to manufacture, prepare and wrap products to specification, price items and conduct quality checks. You will ensure the cold chain, hygiene and safe working standards while assisting customers with requests in a courteous manner.

The role requires Matric, good English communication, and flexibility to transfer between stores as needed.

Qualifications

• Matric completed.
• Must reside close to store and be able to transfer stores as needed.
• Able to manufacture / produce meat products (e.g., sausage, mince).
• Must communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture / prepare and/or wrap products according to specifications and budgets.
• Correctly price random weight / loose selling items.
• Check correct pricing and labels; conduct regular quality checks.
• Maintain cold chain temperatures and hygiene, housekeeping and safety.
• Operate and clean equipment according to laid down standards.
• Assist customers, handle requests, and promote products.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, customers and suppliers.
• Process orders according to procedures and service standards.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Conscientious

Education

Matric

Job description

## Production AssistantApply: Steeledale - Gauteng: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 12, 2026 (3 days left to apply): JR106070It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!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 suppliersMatricMust reside close to storeAble to manufacture / produce various meat products e.g. sausage, mince etc.Must be able to communicate in EnglishNote: The incumbent may also be expected to perform other duties as assigned from time to time. This position will require transferability between stores.Calm/PatientCommunicateConscientious (by the book)Customer mindedHandle routine workThorough / accurateTeam Player*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*