Premier Waltloo Bakery Is Hiring: General Worker – Bread Packer | Apply Now
Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Reference Number: PRE251121-2
Location: Premier Walloo Bakery, Gauteng, South Africa
Department: Production
Job Type: Permanent
Site: 206 – BRB Watloo
Premier, one of South Africa’s leading FMCG brands, is known for delivering high-quality products to millions of households nationwide. The company prides itself on a strong culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. As part of its ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and product integrity, Premier Waltloo Bakery is offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated General Worker – Bread Packer to join the Production Department.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about manufacturing, committed to maintaining high standards, and ready to work in a fast-paced and pressurised environment. If you enjoy hands-on work, have strong attention to detail, and want to contribute to a team responsible for producing one of the country’s most trusted bread brands, then this position is perfect for you.
Main Purpose of the Position
The primary objective of the General Worker – Bread Packer is to support the achievement of daily production targets. You will work within the bakery’s production area, where you will assist with packaging, stacking, stock selection, and ensuring that every loaf leaving the facility meets Premier’s strict quality standards. Your role is crucial to keeping the production line running smoothly, efficiently, and safely.
Premier emphasises “The Premier Way,” which means putting product integrity, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence first. As a bread packer, you play a frontline role in upholding that standard.
Key Responsibilities
In this position, you will be required to perform a range of tasks that support the overall production workflow. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Maintaining Product Quality
You will be responsible for ensuring that all products handled meet Premier’s high-quality expectations. This includes checking for defects, monitoring packaging consistency, and helping uphold the hygiene and safety standards that protect product integrity.
2. Daily Production Performance
Achieving daily bread-packing and bulk-plan targets is a core requirement. You must be able to work efficiently to ensure that all production goals are met on time without compromising quality.
3. Housekeeping and Hygiene
Maintaining a clean and organised workstation is essential. You will be expected to keep your area neat, follow housekeeping rules, and strictly adhere to all hygiene procedures, food safety guidelines, and SOPs.
4. Adhering to Company Rules and Procedures
Premier operates according to structured and well-documented policies. You will need to follow these rules at all times, including safety protocols, operational guidelines, reporting requirements, and team instructions.
5. Equipment Operation and Maintenance
The role involves using basic equipment such as scales and packing machinery. You will help ensure that assigned equipment is used correctly and participates in planned maintenance routines to keep production running smoothly.
6. Administrative and Record-Keeping Tasks
Accurate documentation is part of your daily work. You will be required to complete and maintain packing records, report damaged goods, and assist with any paperwork related to stock movement or quality control.
7. Stock Handling and Storage
Your duties include stacking crates, picking stock, assisting with damage repacks, and ensuring that all packed products are clearly labelled, sorted, and prepared for dispatch.
8. Food Safety & Health and Safety Compliance
Food safety is non-negotiable in the FMCG environment. You must follow all regulations related to hygiene, product handling, PPE usage, and hazard identification. Safety awareness ensures both product integrity and personal protection.
Skills and Attributes Needed
To be successful in this role, you will be expected to demonstrate:
Technical Competencies
- Ability to operate scales and production equipment safely and effectively.
- Understanding of production processes and basic quality-control principles.
- Ability to convert units and calculate batch requirements accurately.
- Strong numerical ability for counting, stock checking, and documentation.
- Excellent attention to detail, especially when working with labels, packaging, and stock tracking.
Personal Attributes
Premier values individuals who bring positivity and discipline into the workplace. You should display:
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: A willingness to identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate and maintain good working relationships with team members.
- Accountability: Taking ownership of your tasks and delivering quality results consistently.
- Urgency & Results Orientation: Working with focus and speed to meet daily production targets.
- Respect: Treating colleagues, equipment, and products with care and professionalism.
Qualifications and Experience
To qualify for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
Minimum Qualification
- Matric / Grade 12 (Required)
Experience
- 1 to 2 years of experience in the FMCG industry is required.
Experience in a production or bakery environment will be an added advantage.
Additional Requirements
Working in a bakery environment means dealing with conditions that may be physically demanding. Candidates must be prepared for:
- Exposure to hot temperatures, noise, and maize dust.
- Working overtime when operational needs arise, including after-hours, weekends, and public holidays.
- Functioning in a high-pressure environment where deadlines must be met consistently.
Why Join Premier?
Joining Premier Waltloo Bakery allows you to become part of a respected and established brand known for its commitment to excellence. You will work in a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to grow, develop skills, and contribute to meaningful production work that impacts lives daily. Premier values dedication, consistency, and teamwork — qualities that open the door to long-term career opportunities within the organisation.
