Somerset West: Junior Packing and Logistics Assistant (Frozen Meals Department) posted by Helderberg Personnel

About the Role

As a Junior Packing and Logistics Assistant in our Frozen Meals Department, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient packing and dispatch of frozen meal orders to our customers. You will be working closely with our management team to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Order Packing and Handling – pack frozen meal orders in the chilled/frozen room according to pick and packing sheets
• Maintain cold-chain integrity
• Assemble boxes accurately and consistently for various order sizes
• Prepare and fit styrofoam inserts per packing sizes
• Ensure boxes are clean, undamaged, and suitable for frozen transport
• Assist with stock rotation, stock take and organisation of packing materials
• Label products according to company standards and customer requirements
• Apply waybills to correct boxes
• Double-check that every box has the correct products, labels, destination details
• Follow food safety, hygiene and cold-room protocols at all times
• Follow FIFO/FEFO (first expiry, first out) principles
• Assist management and staff during busy periods and peak dispatch times
• Help with weekly/monthly stock counts
• Housekeeping tasks such as bin removal, cleaning, and workstation resets
• Perform any reasonable logistics/packing tasks assigned by management

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work fast and consistently under pressure
• Good organisational skills and ability to follow systems
• Basic math and reading ability for order checking
• Clear communication and teamwork
• Physically fit and comfortable working in cold environments
• Responsible, punctual, and reliable

Qualifications

No formal education or certifications are required for this role. However, previous experience in packing, warehouse, dispatch, or food production is an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.