Job Description

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

Skills Required