Forklift-Production Assistant

Recruiter

LMP RECRUIT

Job Ref

GM

Date posted

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

R15 000 per month

SUMMARY

Forklift-Production Assistant

POSITION INFO

Production Support Assistant - Forklift Driver We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Production Support Assistant to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day support to machine operators, help maintain a clean and organised production environment, and assist with the movement of raw materials and finished goods. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in being dependable and proactive. Key Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators with general production tasks.
• Remove waste material, trim, scrap and rubbish from production areas.
• Keep machines and surrounding work areas clean and organised.
• Supply operators with raw materials, packaging and consumables as required.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials.
• Transport raw materials and finished products within the factory.
• Ensure production areas comply with housekeeping and safety standards.
• Assist during machine changeovers and production setup.
• Follow company quality procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Carry out any additional production support duties as assigned by supervisors. Minimum Requirements
• Grade 12 (Matric) preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or factory environment will be advantageous.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team.
• Willingness to work overtime when required. Preferred Qualifications
• Valid Forklift Licence (highly advantageous).
• Experience moving raw materials using forklifts or pallet handling equipment.
• Knowledge of basic warehouse or production procedures. Personal Attributes
• Strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude.
• Team player.
• Safety conscious.
• Attention to cleanliness and organisation.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in the self-adhesive label manufacturing or converting industry. Experience working with roll-to-roll production equipment, web tension control, label materials, paper or film converting, and maintaining high quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment will be considered a significant advantage. Candidates with experience on slitting machines, hotmelt coaters, flexographic printing presses, ETI finishing equipment, Maan coating machines or similar converting machinery are strongly encouraged to apply.