General Worker: Tanker Washers

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

To ensure that bulk flour tankers are properly cleaned, inspected and prepared for loading in accordance with food safety, hygiene, quality and health and safety requirements, preventing contamination and supporting uninterrupted warehouse and dispatch operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Wash and clean bulk flour tankers in line with approved tanker-cleaning procedures.
- Remove flour residues and other visible contaminants from accessible tanker areas and components.
- Check that tanker compartments, hatches, seals and discharge points are visibly clean and free from foreign matter, odours and moisture.
- Report damaged equipment, defects, contamination risks or cleaning failures to the Warehouse Manager.
- Use cleaning equipment, hoses and approved cleaning chemicals safely and correctly.
- Complete tanker-cleaning checklists and records accurately, where required.
- Maintain housekeeping in the tanker-washing bay and keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
- Wear required PPE and comply with site safety, hygiene, quality and environmental procedures.
- Handle wash water and waste in accordance with site procedures.
- Assist with general warehouse and dispatch duties when required and authorized.

Experience and Qualifications

- Grade 10 or equivalent; Grade 12 will be an advantage.
- Previous experience in industrial cleaning, tanker washing, warehousing or food manufacturing will be advantageous.
- Basic understanding of workplace hygiene, food safety and health and safety practices

Skills and Competencies

Essential

- Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
- Ability to follow procedures and work instructions.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliability, accountability and punctuality.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet operational requirements.
- Awareness of workplace hazards and safe working practices.

Desirable

- Experience in a flour milling or food-grade bulk transport environment.
- Basic knowledge of contamination prevention and quality standards.

Working Conditions

- Physically fit to perform manual duties in an industrial environment.
- Willingness to work shifts, including a six-day position if applicable to site operations.
- Must follow site rules for confined spaces; no entry into tanker compartments unless specifically authorised, trained and covered by approved procedures.

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes

Closing Date: 30 October 2026