Picker Packer

Step into a Picker Packer role in Parys and make your mark across Free State. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

Overview

The Picker Packer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Parys and across the logistics jobs space.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Parys team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Picker Packer to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Parys teams, and the new Picker Packer will feel that from the first week.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Parys offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Parys team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Parys have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Your Workplace

On top of that, the environment is operationally driven and physical at times, with shift-based work, strict safety standards and a strong focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.

Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Parys site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Based in Parys

On top of that, the role is based in Parys, within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Parys and the broader Free State region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Parys cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Parys.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Parys, Free State.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Parys.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Parys contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Free State.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Parys teams.

Beyond that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Parys keep progressing.

Daily Duties

• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements

Essential Criteria

• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)

On top of that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.