Premier – General Worker Stacker

Factory and milling environments depend on workers who can keep production moving safely, accurately and consistently. Premier is inviting applicants to apply for a General Worker Stacker position at its Kroonstad Mill in Kroonstad, Free State.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

The Premier General Worker Stacker role is a production support position based in a milling environment. The purpose of the role is to ensure that all aspects of the packing department are attended to according to safety standards and operational requirements.

The role includes manual work such as removing materials and products from machines, stacking finished cases onto pallets, inspecting products for defects, applying the correct manufacturing product stickers and helping maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Fields of study considered

This is not a graduate programme or study-field-based internship. The official listing requires Matric / Grade 12 and relevant practical experience in a milling or stacker environment.

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Milling industry experience.
• Stacker experience.
• Production, packing or manufacturing experience may support your application.
• Experience in a factory, warehouse, food production or plant environment may also be useful if it matches the employer’s requirements.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit applicants who have practical experience in milling, stacking, packing or production work and who are comfortable working in a physically demanding factory environment.

• Applicants with Matric / Grade 12.
• People with at least 1 year of milling industry experience.
• Applicants with 6 months to 1 year of experience as a stacker.
• People who can lift, carry and move heavy loads of approximately 25kg when required.
• Applicants who can work in a hot and noisy milling environment.
• Candidates who can stand for long hours at a time.
• People who can work shifts, after hours and overtime when required.
• Applicants who can work efficiently with minimal supervision.

What you’ll do / learn

The role gives successful applicants practical exposure to packing department operations, product stacking, quality checks, sanitation and production support in a milling environment.

• Manually remove materials and products from machines and equipment.
• Stack and palletise finished cases on the correct pallets.
• Inspect materials and products for defects.
• Date-code each case with the correct manufacturing product sticker.
• Participate in physical labour work when required.
• Assist with lifting, carrying and moving heavy loads of approximately 25kg.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Fill out finished goods tickets neatly and accurately with the required information.
• Produce quality stacked products.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting where required.
• Check bottom and end seals for quality.
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned.

Note: This is a permanent General Worker Stacker role in a milling environment. Applicants should be prepared for physical work, shift work, heavy equipment areas, hot and noisy conditions, and production-related safety requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have Matric / Grade 12.
• Must have 1 year of milling industry experience.
• Must have 6 months to 1 year of experience as a stacker.
• Must be able to work in a milling environment that can be hot and noisy.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move heavy loads when required.
• Must be able to work outside normal working hours, including after hours and overtime when required.
• Must be able to work shifts.
• Must be able to work around heavy equipment and plant environments.

Abilities and competencies required

• Ability to function in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively.
• Good level of fitness.
• Ability to maintain focus.
• Good level of concentration.
• Ability to stand for long hours at a time.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Accountability.
• Accuracy when completing production-related information.

What production stacking work really involves

Stacking work in a milling or manufacturing environment is not only about placing boxes on pallets. Workers must follow safety rules, stack finished products correctly, check product quality, keep records accurate, move heavy loads safely and help keep the packing area clean and organised.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Matric / Grade 12 qualification, milling industry experience, stacker experience, physical labour experience, packing experience, production environment exposure, shift-work availability and ability to work safely around machinery or heavy equipment. If you have worked in a factory, warehouse, mill, packaging line or food production environment, include your duties clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested.
• Matric / Grade 12 certificate, if requested.
• Any certificates or documents linked to milling, production, packing, warehousing, safety or machine-related training, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Details of your milling industry experience.
• Details of your stacker, packing, production or factory experience.
• References from previous employers, supervisors or managers, if available.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows that you can work shifts, overtime and physically demanding production tasks.

Important: The official listing states that the working conditions include a hot and noisy milling environment, work outside normal working hours, shift work, and working with or around heavy equipment and plant environments.

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About the sponsor

Premier is a South African FMCG business with operations across food, bakery, milling, confectionery, beverage, home and personal care, animal feeds, pasta and related product categories. According to Premier’s official company page, the business was founded in 1824, operates bakeries, wheat mills, maize mills and manufacturing plants across the region, and sells brands such as Blue Ribbon, Snowflake, Iwisa, Manhattan, Super C, Lil-Lets and others. More information is available on the official Premier company page and the Premier careers page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before the closing date because production vacancies can close quickly.
• Make your Matric / Grade 12 qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Clearly list your milling industry experience and your stacker experience.
• Highlight any work where you stacked products, worked on a packing line, handled heavy loads or completed production records.
• Mention any experience in hot, noisy, shift-based or factory environments.
• Show that you understand safety, cleanliness, quality checks and production accuracy.
• Use a professional email address and make sure your cellphone number is correct.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show Matric / Grade 12.
• Not listing milling industry experience.
• Not listing stacker or packing experience clearly.
• Using a generic CV that does not mention production, physical labour, packing, stacking or factory work.
• Not showing that you can work shifts, overtime and outside normal working hours.
• Not checking that Kroonstad is suitable for your transport situation.
• Leaving out examples of safety awareness, quality checking or record accuracy.
• Waiting until the final day to submit the application.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Premier eRecruit application page. Do not pay anyone for a job application, interview, background check, training, placement or document submission. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through the official Premier careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Premier eRecruit vacancy page for the General Worker Stacker position. The listing confirms the reference number, job title, Production department, Premier Kroonstad Mill site, Kroonstad location, Free State province, permanent job type classification, closing date, job purpose, responsibilities, qualification requirement, experience requirements, skills, competencies, working conditions and employment policy note.

The closing date was listed as 05 June 2026 at the time of verification. Applicants should apply before the deadline and check the official Premier eRecruit page for updates.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Premier eRecruit application link below.
2. Read the full General Worker Stacker listing carefully.
3. Confirm that you have Matric / Grade 12.
4. Confirm that you meet the milling industry and stacker experience requirements.
5. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the application form.
6. Make sure your CV clearly shows your production, packing, stacking, milling or factory experience.
7. Complete the online application through the official Premier eRecruit page.
8. Submit your application before the closing date.
9. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 05 June 2026

Premier states that internal applicants will be given priority where possible, in line with company policy. The company also recruits and appoints in line with its Employment Equity goals and objectives.