Junior Packing and Logistics Assistant; Freeze Dried Products

Position: Junior Packing and Logistics Assistant (Freeze Dried Products)
Location: Somerset West

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.

Job Role: To support the Logistics, Packing, and Production teams by accurately handling freeze-dried product orders and stock, ensuring correct labelling, 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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Required Skills & Competencies:

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