Meat Packaging Co-Ordinator

Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R20,000 – R30,000 CTC per month
Reporting to: Operations Co-Ordinator

About the Role

An established meat processing company is seeking a detail-oriented Packaging Co-Ordinator to manage packaging materials within a high-volume deboning facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily issuing of packaging materials, stock control, weekly reconciliations and ensuring the correct packaging is used for each product while minimising waste and maintaining food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue packaging materials, including shrink bags, vacuum bags, cartons and labels, daily according to production requirements.

• Verify that the correct packaging is used for each beef primal cut and other products.

• Reconcile packaging stock issued against actual usage weekly and investigate discrepancies.

• Conduct weekly physical stock counts to verify inventory records.

• Maintain accurate records of packaging inventory, usage and stock variances.

• Work with production, procurement and inventory teams to forecast packaging requirements and prevent shortages or excess stock.

• Monitor packaging processes to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

• Train and support packaging staff on the correct handling and use of packaging materials.

• Identify opportunities to improve packaging efficiency and reduce waste.

• Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) principles and ensure stock rotation requirements are followed.

• Ensure production uses the correct packaging batches in accordance with agreed stock rotation procedures.

• Verify received stock for accuracy, labelling and correct storage before accepting it into inventory.

• Ensure packaging materials are stored in the appropriate locations and that stock areas remain clean and hygienic.

• Identify and report stock discrepancies, food safety concerns and quality or hygiene issues promptly.

• Support the implementation of HACCP, GMP, GHP and other applicable food safety and quality systems.

• Comply with all health, safety and hygiene requirements within the packaging and storage areas.

Minimum Requirements

• A National Diploma or Certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Food Technology or a related field will be advantageous.

• HACCP or food safety training certification will be beneficial.

• Experience in inventory control, stock management and stock reconciliations.

• Understanding of packaging materials used in meat processing, including shrink bags, vacuum bags and labelling systems.

• Knowledge of beef primal cuts and their packaging requirements.

• Experience using inventory systems, Excel or ERP software.

• Familiarity with food safety standards and hygiene practices in a meat processing environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

• Accountability, initiative and a self-driven approach.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve stock-related issues.

• Good teamwork and collaboration skills.

Salary

R20,000 – R30,000 CTC per month, depending on experience and qualifications.