Production Clerk - Labeler

Our client in Montague Gardens, Cape Town, within the manufacturing industry, is seeking a permanent Production Clerk / Labeller.
The successful candidate will be responsible for production administration, product and raw material labelling, inventory control, production documentation, ERP transactions, and maintaining accurate stock records and batch traceability.

Location

Montague Gardens, Cape Town

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Qualification in Inventory Management, Production Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain will be advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing, production administration, inventory control, stock control, or data capturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems, Bills of Materials (BOM), and production backflushing.
• Knowledge of inventory control, batch traceability, FIFO, GMP, Food Safety, and production processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good organisational, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Honest, reliable, accountable, adaptable, and committed to excellent attendance and punctuality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and print labels for raw materials and finished products.
• Ensure labels contain accurate product descriptions, product codes, batch numbers, manufacturing dates, expiry dates, and traceability information.
• Record raw materials received and issue stock to production.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Ensure FIFO stock rotation is maintained.
• Maintain production documentation and manufacturing records.
• Verify production documentation and maintain accurate filing systems.
• Process Bill of Materials (BOM) transactions and production backflushing in the ERP system.
• Confirm production quantities and accurately close production batches.
• Participate in monthly and annual stock counts and investigate inventory variances.
• Assist production supervisors with administrative and production support.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and comply with GMP, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and company procedures.
• Ensure accurate production records and full product traceability.