Premier – General Worker

In a bakery production environment, bread packing is not only about moving products from one point to another. It also requires speed, accuracy, hygiene, product care and the discipline to follow production, food safety and housekeeping standards throughout the shift. Premier FMCG is recruiting a General Worker: Bread Packer at PF206 – Blue Ribbon Waltloo in Pretoria.

This is a full-time production opportunity for applicants with Matric / Grade 12 and FMCG industry experience who can work in a pressurised factory environment while helping the Production Department meet daily targets on time.

Important: This vacancy is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity. It is a full-time General Worker: Bread Packer role focused on production targets, product quality, housekeeping, food safety, health and safety, stock picking, crate stacking and production record control.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a General Worker: Bread Packer vacancy with Premier FMCG at PF206 – Blue Ribbon Waltloo in Pretoria.

The official advert states that the purpose of the role is to execute full and on-time daily targets in the Production Department and the bulk plan.

The role also requires the successful applicant to make sure that the integrity of the product is never compromised.

The work is linked to production quality, housekeeping, company procedures, efficiencies, planned maintenance of assigned assets, administration and record control, standard operating procedures, hygiene, food safety, health and safety, crate stacking, stock picking and damage repacks.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions, exact start date or closing date.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit an applicant with Matric / Grade 12 and 1 to 2 years of FMCG industry experience who wants to work in a bakery or food manufacturing production environment.

It may be suitable for someone who is accurate, safety-conscious, quality-focused and able to work under pressure while following production procedures and hygiene requirements.

The role may also suit applicants with previous experience as a bread packer, general worker, production worker, bakery assistant, factory worker, packer, stock picker, crate handler, production assistant or FMCG manufacturing assistant.

Because the official advert lists hot, noisy and dusty factory conditions as well as overtime when required, applicants should consider whether they can work in this type of production environment before applying.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy lists the following key responsibilities and work areas:

Production and product quality

• Execute full and on-time daily targets in the Production Department.
• Support the bulk plan.
• Ensure that product integrity is never compromised.
• Maintain a high-quality product in the Production Department.
• Support efficiencies in the production environment.
• Understand and support the production process.

Housekeeping, hygiene and food safety

• Maintain high housekeeping standards at all times.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow hygiene requirements.
• Support food safety requirements.
• Support health and safety requirements.
• Adhere to all company rules and procedures.

Stock, crates and production support

• Stack crates as required.
• Pick stock as required.
• Assist with damage repacks.
• Support planned maintenance of assigned assets.
• Support administration and record control.
• Operate and maintain scales and other equipment effectively where required.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Premier FMCG may allocate additional reasonable production, packing, crate, stock, housekeeping, hygiene, food safety, quality, administration, record-control, maintenance-support or general worker duties according to operational requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have Matric / Grade 12.
• Must have 1 to 2 years’ FMCG industry experience.
• Must be able to work in a factory environment.
• Must be able to work in hot, noisy and dusty conditions, as listed in the official advert.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required, including after hours, weekends and public holidays.
• Must be able to work in a pressurised environment.
• Must be able to maintain product quality and follow production procedures.
• Must be able to support housekeeping, hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards.
• Must be able to complete administration and record control accurately where required.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the official application process.

Matric / Grade 12 requirement explained

The official advert requires Matric / Grade 12.

Applicants should show Matric / Grade 12 clearly on the CV and should prepare proof of qualification if requested through the official Premier FMCG Breezy application platform.

Applicants should make sure that qualification details and dates are accurate and truthful.

FMCG experience requirement explained

The official advert requires 1 to 2 years’ FMCG industry experience.

Applicants should clearly show relevant FMCG, bakery, food manufacturing, production, packing, factory, stock picking, crate handling or warehouse experience on the CV.

Useful examples may include production-line work, packing products, following hygiene procedures, stock picking, crate stacking, food safety, record keeping, using scales, checking product quality, repacking damaged products or working with production targets.

Factory working conditions explained

The official advert lists factory working conditions that may include a hot, noisy and dusty environment.

The official advert also states that overtime may be required after hours, on weekends and on public holidays.

Applicants should confirm exact working hours, shift pattern, overtime arrangements, public holiday work and any physical requirements directly with Premier FMCG if shortlisted.

Skills and competencies listed in the advert

The official advert lists the following skills and competencies:

• Ability to effectively operate and maintain scales and various other equipment.
• Understanding of the production process.
• Quality management principles.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to convert units to calculate batch requirements.
• Extreme attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Numerical ability.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Interest in bakery production and FMCG manufacturing.
• Accuracy when packing, picking and handling stock.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Numerical ability for batch and production requirements.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Food safety and hygiene awareness.
• Good housekeeping habits.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment.
• Reliability during overtime, weekends and public holidays when required.
• Care when handling products so product integrity is not compromised.
• Willingness to support record control and documentation.
• Teamwork in a production department.

What this opportunity really means

This is a hands-on production and bread-packing role in an FMCG factory environment.

The successful applicant should expect practical work involving production targets, product quality, housekeeping, food safety, health and safety, crate stacking, stock picking, damage repacks, record control and possible overtime.

The role requires discipline, accuracy, hygiene awareness, numerical ability and the ability to work under pressure without compromising product integrity.

Applicants should confirm salary, benefits, working hours, shift pattern, overtime rules, reporting line, start date and any additional employment conditions directly with Premier FMCG if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
• Proof of Matric / Grade 12, if requested.
• Details of 1 to 2 years’ FMCG industry experience.
• Examples of bakery, production, factory, packing, stock picking or crate stacking experience, if applicable.
• Examples of food safety, hygiene, housekeeping or health and safety experience.
• Examples of using scales, equipment, batch calculations or record control, if applicable.
• Information showing willingness to work overtime when required.
• Correct previous employer names, job titles and employment dates.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official Premier FMCG Breezy application platform.

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Important note for applicants

This is a General Worker: Bread Packer vacancy. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity.

The official advert requires Matric / Grade 12 and 1 to 2 years’ FMCG industry experience.

The official advert lists a factory environment with hot, noisy and dusty conditions. It also states that overtime may be required after hours, on weekends and on public holidays.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions, exact start date or closing date.

Premier FMCG states that it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities.

By applying, applicants consent to the processing of their personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act for recruitment purposes, as stated in the official advert.

About the employer

Premier FMCG is a South African FMCG company operating across bakery, milling, confectionery, home and personal care, and culinary divisions.

The official advert states that Premier FMCG delivers trusted and iconic brands across its Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions.

The official advert also states that Premier FMCG is driven by innovation, collaboration and a high-performance growth culture.

This General Worker: Bread Packer opportunity is linked to PF206 – Blue Ribbon Waltloo in Pretoria.

Learn more through the official Premier FMCG website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply as soon as possible because the official advert does not state a closing date.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows Matric / Grade 12.
• Clearly show 1 to 2 years’ FMCG industry experience.
• Highlight bakery, production, factory, packing, crate stacking or stock picking experience where applicable.
• Show food safety, hygiene and housekeeping experience clearly.
• Show numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Include experience with scales, equipment, batch calculations or production records if applicable.
• Be realistic about working in a hot, noisy and dusty factory environment.
• Be honest about overtime availability, including after hours, weekends and public holidays.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.
• Apply only through the official Premier FMCG Breezy vacancy page.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Matric / Grade 12.
• Not showing FMCG industry experience clearly on the CV.
• Submitting a generic CV that does not connect to production, packing or factory work.
• Leaving food safety, hygiene or housekeeping experience off the CV where relevant.
• Not showing attention to detail or numerical ability.
• Not showing willingness to work overtime when required.
• Not being realistic about hot, noisy or dusty factory conditions.
• Providing unclear or incorrect employment dates.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official Premier FMCG Breezy vacancy page.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Premier FMCG Breezy vacancy page or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official Premier FMCG recruitment channel.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, uniforms, equipment, transport, accommodation or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a job.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs, email passwords, system passwords or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Premier FMCG or Blue Ribbon position.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications, CVs and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Premier FMCG vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Premier FMCG Breezy listing for General Worker: Bread Packer.

The official listing confirmed the job title, employer, Pretoria location, PF206 – Blue Ribbon Waltloo site, full-time position type, job purpose, key responsibilities, qualification requirement, FMCG experience requirement, skills and competencies, working conditions and POPIA wording.

The official advert confirmed Matric / Grade 12 and 1 to 2 years’ FMCG industry experience as the stated qualification and experience requirements.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions, exact start date or closing date when last checked.

Read more about our verification process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Premier FMCG application link below.
2. Read the complete General Worker: Bread Packer advert carefully.
3. Confirm that you have Matric / Grade 12.
4. Confirm that you have 1 to 2 years’ FMCG industry experience.
5. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official Breezy application platform.
6. Highlight production, FMCG, bakery, packing, stock picking, crate stacking, hygiene, food safety and housekeeping experience where applicable.
7. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
8. Complete all personal, education, employment-history and screening questions honestly.
9. Enter your FMCG, factory, production, packing, equipment, scales, batch calculation, record control and overtime availability information accurately where applicable.
10. Upload your CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
11. Read the privacy and recruitment terms carefully before submitting personal information.
12. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details, employment dates and uploaded documents are correct.
13. Submit the application as soon as possible while the official listing is still active.
14. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is not stated in the advert.

Applicants should apply as soon as possible while the official Premier FMCG Breezy listing is still active. The vacancy may close once Premier FMCG receives enough suitable applications or once the hiring process moves forward.