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Libstar has vacancies for General Workers in its Production and Distribution departments in Cape Town. This permanent role suits a reliable, physically fit worker who is happy with cleaning, packing and moving products in a busy food production environment.
About the company and the work
Libstar is a South African food group whose brands reach consumers across the country. Its culture is described as a team effort built on honesty, accountability and pride in quality food. General Workers form the backbone of the production floor: keeping workspaces clean, products moving and the cold chain intact.
Role details and duties
The General Worker carries out all cleaning, packing, stacking and product movement as reasonably instructed by supervisors and management, including moving trolleys, checking that each trolley carries the correct product with the necessary bar code, and loading trolleys onto the transfer vehicle. The key responsibilities listed in the original advert are:
- Cleaning all workspaces in the department, including equipment such as conveyors, framework, the work-in-progress area, floors, walls and windows, including ablutions.
- Packing, stacking and moving materials and products as instructed by a manager or supervisor.
- Packing the final product and inspecting production dates and sell-by or use-by dates.
- Stacking and packing finished product and moving it into the cold store using trolleys as quickly as possible.
- Cleaning factory equipment as instructed and in line with the companys cleaning policies, following a clean-as-you-go approach.
- Helping to maintain the cold chain of all products, especially before lunch times and at the end of shifts.
- Cleaning the loading bay and work-in-progress area daily before leaving the workplace.
- Keeping the factory toilets and changing rooms clean in line with the cleaning roster.
- Removing all waste packaging materials and foreign objects, and maintaining good housekeeping in the department.
- Wearing the correct, clean personal protective equipment at all times inside the factory and premises, such as safety boots or gum boots.
- Always following good hygiene responsibilities and company policies and procedures, including the safety policy.
- Reporting any incidents, injuries, breakages, unsafe conditions or product losses immediately to the supervisor on shift, including counting packaging losses after every shift where required.
The position is permanent, based in Cape Town, with a market-related salary. The advert reference is 209730, and applications close on 20 November 2026.
Requirements
The original advert states the following educational and other requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Understanding, writing and speaking of English.
- Basic maths.
- Only candidates based in the Cape Flats will be considered.
- A mandatory alcohol and drug test will be conducted before interviews commence.
The work experience listed is 1 years experience in a production environment, 1 years experience in an FMCG stores environment, and knowledge of warehouse management systems. The competencies listed are good health, attention to detail, the ability to take initiative, being a responsible person, being on time and honest, and understanding hygiene and safety.
Where to find and apply safely
The original vacancy is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links directly to that original advert. Always apply through the original listing, and be cautious of anyone who asks you for money in exchange for a job, an interview or a placement. A genuine employer will never charge you a fee to apply. Note that the advert states a mandatory alcohol and drug test before interviews, and that personal information will be processed as part of the application; the processing notice is available on the Libstar website.
Practical tips
Before you apply, check that you meet the location condition, since only candidates based in the Cape Flats will be considered. Make sure your CV is simple and honest: list your Grade 12, your production or FMCG stores experience, and any warehouse system knowledge. If you are shortlisted, be ready for the pre-interview alcohol and drug test the advert mentions.
How the process works
Click the Apply button on this page to open the original Careers24 advert and follow the application instructions there. The advert states that if you have not received a response within four weeks of the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be contacted for the next steps, which may include the pre-interview testing described above.
Important information
This post is for information only. We are not the employer and we do not handle applications, shortlisting or hiring for this role. All details above come from the original advert, so please confirm the requirements and closing date in the original advert before applying.
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