• Posted on
  • by

Packing General Worker 2026 – Barron| Apply Now

Job Overview

Barron is hiring a Packing General Worker for its Operations – Preproduction division in Edenvale, Gauteng. This is a permanent, entry-level production opportunity suitable for candidates who meet the NQF 4 requirement.

  • Job Title: Packing General Worker
  • Company: Barron
  • Division: Operations
  • Business Unit: Preproduction
  • Location: Edenvale, Gauteng
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Experience: Entry Level
  • Industry: Wholesale
  • Functional Area: Production
  • Qualification: NQF 4
  • Posted: 10 September 2026
  • Closing Date: 17 September 2026

Packing General Worker Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • NQF 4 qualification.
  • Knowledge of health and safety principles.
  • Basic product knowledge.
  • Understanding of production processes.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Good time-management skills.
  • Ability to follow production processes and instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Packing General Worker will perform various duties within the production environment, including:

Stock Movements

  • Move stock safely between different production areas.
  • Handle stock carefully to prevent damage or loss.

Garment Racking and Off-Racking

  • Rack garments onto the auto-printing machine.
  • Remove garments from the machine once branding has been completed.
  • Place printed garments into the tunnel.
  • Ensure garments are properly cured according to the required process.

Unpacking and Packing Stock

  • Unpack incoming stock.
  • Check products for correctness and quality against the job card.
  • Conduct quality checks on branded products.
  • Pack branded stock once quality checks have been completed.
  • Ensure finished products accurately match the job card instructions.

Cleaning Garments

  • Remove threading and backing from embroidered garments.
  • Use small embroidery scissors carefully and correctly.

Cutting Material

  • Cut material according to approved templates.
  • Operate the cutting machine as required.
  • Follow production and safety procedures when cutting materials.

Housekeeping

  • Keep production equipment and work areas clean and organised.
  • Maintain a clean factory floor at all times.
  • Follow workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Attention to detail – ability to identify incorrect or poor-quality products.
  • Time management – ability to complete production tasks within required timeframes.
  • Process following – ability to follow job cards, production procedures and instructions accurately.
  • Ability to work as part of a production team.
  • Willingness to perform repetitive and physically active duties.
  • Commitment to maintaining workplace safety and cleanliness.

Why Apply?

The Packing General Worker position offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in a structured production environment. The role provides exposure to stock handling, garment preparation, quality control, material cutting, packing and factory operations.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in the Packing General Worker position should submit their applications through the official Barron careers platform before the closing date.

Apply for the Packing General Worker vacancy

Closing Date: 17 September 2026

Reference: The advert does not provide a separate reference number.

Important: Applicants should ensure that their qualifications, skills and experience meet the stated requirements before applying.

Thanks for visiting Easiest Careers. Please visit us again.