Packing General Worker โ Barron | Edenvale, Gauteng โ NQF Level 4 Required โ Apply by 17 September 2026
Employer: Barron
Position: Packing General Worker
Division: Operations
Business Unit: Preproduction
Location: Edenvale, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Industry: Wholesale
Functional Area: Production
Minimum Qualification: NQF Level 4
Closing Date: 17 September 2026
Overview
Barron is recruiting an entry-level Packing General Worker to join its production operations in Edenvale, Gauteng.
The successful candidate will perform a variety of general duties within the production environment, including moving stock, unpacking and packing products, racking garments, cleaning embroidered garments, cutting material and maintaining a clean production area.
This position requires an NQF Level 4 qualification. The vacancy is advertised as an entry-level opportunity, and no specific number of years of previous work experience is stated.
Key Responsibilities
The Packing General Worker will assist with day-to-day production activities, including:
– Moving stock between different production areas.
– Unpacking incoming stock.
– Packing completed branded products.
– Checking products against job-card instructions.
– Performing basic quality-control checks.
– Racking and off-racking garments.
– Cleaning embroidered garments.
– Cutting material according to templates.
– Maintaining equipment and work areas.
– Keeping the factory floor clean and organised.
– Following production and workplace procedures.
Stock Movement
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Move stock between designated areas.
- Handle products carefully to prevent damage.
- Support the smooth movement of stock through different stages of the production process.
- Ensure stock is placed in the appropriate work areas.
Unpacking, Packing and Quality Checks
Responsibilities will include:
- Unpacking stock before production.
- Checking that products are correct according to the relevant job card.
- Checking the quality of products.
- Packing branded stock after production.
- Conducting quality-control checks before packing.
- Confirming that completed branded products accurately reflect the instructions on the job card.
- Reporting incorrect or defective products where necessary.
Attention to detail is particularly important because products must be checked against specific production instructions.
Garment Racking and Branding Support
The Packing General Worker will assist with garment production by:
- Racking garments onto the automatic printing machine.
- Removing garments from the machine once branding has been completed.
- Placing printed garments into the tunnel.
- Ensuring garments are properly cured as part of the production process.
- Handling garments carefully throughout the branding process.
Cleaning Embroidered Garments
The successful candidate will also:
- Remove excess threading from embroidered garments.
- Remove backing material from embroidered products.
- Use small embroidery scissors when cleaning garments.
- Ensure finished garments are presented neatly before progressing to the next production stage.
Cutting Material
Responsibilities may include:
- Cutting material according to provided templates.
- Using the cutting machine as required.
- Following the correct measurements and production instructions.
- Handling cutting equipment carefully and according to workplace procedures.
Housekeeping
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Keep production work areas clean.
- Maintain equipment and workspaces.
- Ensure the factory floor remains clean at all times.
- Support a safe and organised production environment.
- Follow applicable health and safety procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Ability to follow instructions and production processes.
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to perform practical production duties.
- Ability to work within a factory or production environment.
The vacancy is classified as entry level, and the advertisement does not specify a minimum number of years of previous experience.
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should have or be able to develop knowledge of:
- Health and safety principles.
- Products handled within the production environment.
- Production processes.
- Quality-control requirements.
- Workplace housekeeping standards.
Skills and Competencies
The position requires:
- Attention to detail.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to follow processes and instructions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.
- Ability to perform repetitive practical tasks accurately.
- Ability to handle stock and garments carefully.
- Ability to maintain an organised workspace.
- Safety awareness.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may be particularly suitable for candidates with an NQF Level 4 qualification who are interested in entry-level work within a production, manufacturing, clothing, branding, packing or warehouse environment.
Candidates with previous exposure to the following may find their experience relevant:
- Packing.
- General worker duties.
- Production.
- Manufacturing.
- Warehousing.
- Stock handling.
- Clothing or garment production.
- Embroidery.
- Printing.
- Quality control.
- Factory work.
However, previous experience is not listed as a specific minimum requirement in the supplied advertisement.
Possible Interview Questions
Candidates preparing for the Packing General Worker interview may be asked:
- Why would you like to work for Barron?
- What do you understand about the role of a Packing General Worker?
- Have you previously worked in a factory, warehouse or production environment?
- How would you check that a product matches the instructions on a job card?
- Why is attention to detail important when packing branded products?
- How would you handle a product that appears damaged or incorrectly branded?
- Are you comfortable performing repetitive production duties?
- How do you manage your time when several tasks need to be completed?
- Why is housekeeping important on a factory floor?
- What do you understand about workplace health and safety?
- Have you previously used production or cutting equipment?
- How do you make sure you follow instructions accurately?
- How would you contribute to a productive team environment?
CV Tips for This Position
Make sure your NQF Level 4 qualification is clearly visible on your CV.
If you have previous experience, highlight duties involving:
- Packing and unpacking.
- General worker duties.
- Factory work.
- Production.
- Manufacturing.
- Stock movement.
- Warehousing.
- Garment handling.
- Embroidery or clothing production.
- Printing.
- Quality-control checks.
- Machine operation.
- Material cutting.
- Housekeeping.
- Health and safety.
Because this is advertised as an entry-level position, candidates without extensive work experience should focus on practical strengths such as:
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Reliability.
- Punctuality.
- Time management.
- Teamwork.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work in a production environment.
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