Overview
General Factory Worker Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: General Factory Worker
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Recruiter:
Greys Personnel
Job Ref:
PE001591/JL
Date posted:
Friday, April 24, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
General Factory Worker (Corrugated Board Industry)
Location: Parrow Cape Town North
POSITION INFO:
The General Factory Worker supports daily production operations within a corrugated board manufacturing environment. The role involves assisting with the handling, packing, strapping, and movement of corrugated products while ensuring quality standards and operational efficiency are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist on corrugator and converting machines
- Pack finished corrugated board products according to specifications
- Strap and secure bundles for storage and dispatch
- Count, sort, and inspect products to ensure quality and accuracy
- Perform quality checks using a tape measure or digital caliper
- Remove waste material and maintain clean, organised workstations
- Assist with loading and unloading of raw materials and finished goods
- Adhere to all health, safety, and machine operating procedures
- Report defects, damages, and safety concerns to supervisors
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the company
Minimum Requirements
- Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in a production environment
- Willingness to work around machinery and follow strict safety procedures
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team
- Basic numeracy skills for counting and stock checking
Advantageous Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, or the corrugated industry
- Basic machine operation experience
- Valid forklift licence
- Valid driver’s licence
Working Conditions
- Factory environment with exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery
- Required to stand for extended periods and handle materials
- May be required to work shifts, overtime, and weekends based on production needs
- Working hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 07:15 – 16:00
- Friday: 07:15 – 13:45
- Annual leave: 15 days in December