Production Assistant

About this role

Pick n Pay is looking for a Production Assistant to work in its Bloemfontein store in the Free State. You will help prepare and pack fresh products, and make sure customers get good service at the counter.

What you’ll do

• Make and pack meat products, such as sausage and mince, to the required standard and within the daily or weekly targets.
• Price loose and random-weight items correctly, and check that shelf labels match the price.
• Run regular quality checks, rotate stock, and take out damaged or expired products.
• Help reduce waste, shrinkage and product damage.
• Check fridge and freezer temperatures so the cold chain is not broken.
• Keep the work area, equipment and floors clean, and follow safety and security rules.
• Serve customers politely, answer questions about products and process their orders.

What you need

• Experience making or producing various meat products, such as sausage and mince.
• Good spoken and written English.
• A calm, patient and friendly manner with customers.
• A careful, accurate approach that follows set procedures.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Willingness to work at other Pick n Pay stores, as the role requires transfers between stores.
• Willingness to take on other duties from time to time.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone who enjoys hands-on food preparation and likes working with people. If you are neat, careful with hygiene and happy to follow clear standards, you could be a good fit.

Tips before you apply

• Have your ID, CV and contact details ready before the closing date.
• In your CV, list any meat preparation, butchery or food handling work you have done, with the products you made.
• Explain how you keep a work area clean and follow hygiene rules, using real examples.