Packer and Pickers
Company
Chiepanks Group
Location
Durban
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Job Description
We are looking to hire an energetic picker to assist us in preparing orders for shipping. The picker will utilize requisitions and order sheets to pick a wide variety of items, place and arrange items in containers and bins following specific instructions, and arrange containers on pallets. The picker will check containers for damage, and confirm correct items and quantities are selected. You will perform duties in accordance with standard operating instructions, and ensure inbound and outbound shipments are correct and defect-free. You will operate a forklift, maintain equipment and perform basic maintenance, conduct physical inventories and report quality variances.
To ensure success in this position you will need to perform to a high level of accuracy. Top candidates will be upstanding, organized and able to perform under pressure.
Picker Responsibilities:
Ensuring work areas are kept clean, neat and well-organized.
Packing incoming stock away, taking inventory and reporting shortages.
Keeping records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
Picking orders as requested by management.
Sealing and tagging containers, confirming accuracy of orders and signing pick tickets to confirm.
Ensuring correct shipping information is attached and moving completed orders to shipping area.
Placing containers on pallets, and securing with stretch wrap, shrink wrap and strapping.
Loading and unloading trucks by using totes, jacks and forklifts.
Complying with OSHA and other safety regulations.
Assisting in maintaining security of warehouse.
To ensure success in this position you will need to perform to a high level of accuracy. Top candidates will be upstanding, organized and able to perform under pressure.
Picker Responsibilities:
Ensuring work areas are kept clean, neat and well-organized.
Packing incoming stock away, taking inventory and reporting shortages.
Keeping records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
Picking orders as requested by management.
Sealing and tagging containers, confirming accuracy of orders and signing pick tickets to confirm.
Ensuring correct shipping information is attached and moving completed orders to shipping area.
Placing containers on pallets, and securing with stretch wrap, shrink wrap and strapping.
Loading and unloading trucks by using totes, jacks and forklifts.
Complying with OSHA and other safety regulations.
Assisting in maintaining security of warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Staff Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Packing Staff Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for packing staff in South Africa is R32.45 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week.
Do packing staff jobs in South Africa require a specific qualification or experience level?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, packing staff roles require no formal tertiary qualification but a Grade 10 certificate is the standard entry threshold with at least 3 months prior warehouse experience preferred. Employers must verify identity documents and criminal record checks for all hires.
What documents are needed to apply for packing staff jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, bank details, and a signed employment contract before starting work. UIF registration is mandatory within 7 days of employment commencement.
What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for packing staff in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, packing staff work a maximum of 45 hours per week with at least 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service. Sick leave is capped at 36 days over a 3-year cycle.
