Tiger Brands is hiring a full-time General Worker in Bellville, with hands-on responsibilities across bread processing, packaging, conveyor operations, quality checks and food-safety compliance.
The position is based onsite and involves completing basic and manual production tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures and Tiger Brands’ manufacturing standards.
Applications close on 22 September 2026.
What will you do in the production area?
You will support the processing and packaging of bread products while helping keep the production line running correctly.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring conveyor movement
- Making sure bread moves evenly along conveyors
- Removing damaged or substandard products
- Weighing bread
- Checking bread temperatures
- Completing production check sheets
- Maintaining a clean work area
- Following workstation procedures
- Completing operational documents
The work is practical and closely connected to day-to-day food manufacturing.
How will you monitor the production line?
You will help make sure conveyors continue moving and that products are not being damaged during the process.
Bread that has not moved correctly will need to be placed back onto conveyors evenly.
You will also need to watch for products that do not meet the required standard and remove them from the line.
This helps maintain both production flow and product quality.
What quality checks will you complete?
You will carry out basic checks during production.
These include:
- Weighing bread
- Checking bread temperature
- Recording results on check sheets
- Identifying substandard products
- Reporting non-conformance where required
Accurate checks help the production team confirm that products are being processed within the required specifications.
Why is food safety important in this position?
You will work in a food-production environment, so hygiene and food safety are essential.
You will need to:
- Follow the food-safety policy
- Maintain good hygiene around your workstation
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Support quality control
- Support quality assurance
- Report problems when standards are not met
Keeping the production environment clean helps protect both the product and the consumer.
What are Standard Operating Procedures?
Standard Operating Procedures, or SOPs, are the step-by-step instructions used to make sure work is completed safely and consistently.
You will need to follow the specific SOP for your workstation.
These procedures can cover areas such as product handling, cleaning, checks, equipment use and reporting.
Following them correctly helps reduce production errors and maintain food-quality standards.
Will you complete production records?
You will be responsible for completing relevant operational documents and check sheets.
These records may include information from weight checks, temperature checks and other production activities.
Good record keeping is important because it gives the production team evidence that required checks were completed.
What happens if you find a quality problem?
You will need to report any non-conformance when required.
A non-conformance is a product, process or condition that does not meet the required standard.
This could include damaged bread, an incorrect reading or another production issue.
Reporting it quickly allows the team to respond before the problem affects more products.
Will you take part in workplace improvement activities?
You will also be expected to participate in internal workplace activities.
These may include:
- INVOCOM meetings
- Training interventions
- Employee engagement sessions
These activities are used to improve communication, skills and performance across the workplace.
What type of person will suit this work?
The position will suit someone who is comfortable with repetitive physical production work and can follow instructions carefully.
You should be able to:
- Work consistently
- Pay attention to product quality
- Follow hygiene procedures
- Complete basic records accurately
- Work as part of a production team
- Respond to instructions from a supervisor
Reliability is important because each workstation forms part of a larger production process.
What experience can this position build?
Experience in this environment can help you develop practical skills in:
- Food manufacturing
- Production operations
- Packaging
- Conveyor-line work
- Food safety
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Production documentation
These skills can support future opportunities in manufacturing, FMCG production, food processing or packaging operations.
Where is the position based?
The position is based onsite in Bellville, Western Cape.
It is a full-time position.
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted through the Tiger Brands careers portal.
Apply for the Tiger Brands General Worker position
Requisition: JR003156
Location: Bellville
Employment: Full time
Closing date: 22 September 2026
