General Worker (Drivers Assistant)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Load Like a Pro: Get stock onto trucks, check for damages and make sure everything is balanced and secure before every trip.
• Unload with Care: Offload stock according to the Proof of Delivery (POD) and make sure the correct stock reaches the right destination.
• Returns Wrangler: Pack and secure returned stock neatly and correctly for transport.
• On-the-Road Sidekick: Assist the driver with paperwork, deliveries and keeping the truck clean and presentable.
• Stock Picker: Help pick and stack stock according to procedures and ensure damaged stock is not selected.
• Safety First: Follow Safe Working Procedures, Occupational Health and Safety requirements and Food Safety Standards (FSSC 22000).
• Housekeeping Hero: Keep the workplace (and truck) clean, tidy and hazard-free.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Ideal (But Not Required): Valid Driver’s Licence – Code C1 (10) with PrDP or Code EC (14).
• Skills: Stock stacking & loading, communication, teamwork.
• Attributes: Reliable, energetic, presentable and a natural team player.
• Knowledge: Basic product knowledge, warehouse layout and stacking/safety procedures.

Special Requirements:

• Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy bags weighing up to 40kg.
• Willing to travel long distances with the driver (early starts and overnight stays may be required).
• Flexible to take on extra tasks as operational needs arise—even outside normal hours.

Closing Date: Monday, 12 October 2026

About Montego

Montego Pet Nutrition, a family business established in 2000 in the Karoo region of South Africa, is a well-loved and innovative pet care brand committed to establishing Africa as an important player in the global pet industry. For 26 years, our genuine love of pets has been at the heart of our business and supports our promise of “Better Every Day”. Today, pet owners in more than thirty-nine countries across multiple continents trust us to produce world-class products with the health and wellbeing of pets in mind.