Junior Packing and Logistics Assistant; Freeze Dried Products

Junior Packing and Logistics Assistant (Freeze Dried Products)

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Permanent

SW005997

Logistics, Warehouse & Freight

Somerset West - A family-owned business that specializes in the manufacture of Ready to Eat Meals and Food Products is seeking to employ a Packing and Logistics Assistant to join their team in the Freeze Dried Products department.

To support the Logistics, Packing, and Production teams by accurately handling freeze-dried product orders and stock, ensuring correct labeling, packing, documentation, and dispatch. This position is also a flexible “floater” role, providing hands‑on assistance across departments during busy periods, staff shortages, or high‑priority tasks. The role requires a team-focused, proactive person who enjoys variety and stepping in wherever needed.

• Labelling of pouches for product packaging. Ensure labels are applied straight, clean, correct, and match the batch/product.
• Pack freeze-dried product orders accurately using pick sheets and order lists.
• Pack securely to prevent crushing, breakage, or moisture exposure in transit.
• Apply waybills/courier labels to the correct orders and confirm destinations.
• Stage completed orders neatly for collection and assist with courier handover.
• Assist with regular stock counts of finished goods and packaging materials.
• Support accurate stock movements (in/out) and help maintain neat storage.
• Rotate stock using FIFO / FEFO principles where applicable.
• Step into other roles when support is needed, including:
  • Kitchen/production assistance during busy prep or cooking periods
  • Packing line support
  • Cleaning/housekeeping tasks
  • Rework or sorting tasks
  • Any urgent operational support requested by management
• Work cooperatively with all teams and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and PPE requirements at all times.
• Keep packing, labelling, and storage areas clean and audit‑ready.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in neat, accurate work.
• Flexible, hands‑on, and willing to assist wherever needed.
• Positive attitude with a strong teamwork mindset.
• Able to work fast without sacrificing accuracy.
• Organized, reliable, and punctual.
• Communicates clearly and asks when unsure.
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks and sudden task changes.