Automated Packaging Learnerships at Unilever provide an excellent opportunity for unemployed youth who want to build practical skills within the manufacturing and supply chain sector. This programme is suitable for candidates interested in packaging operations, production line activities, and factory-based technical processes within a professional work environment. Automated Packaging Learnerships are designed to equip learners with knowledge of packaging machinery, workplace safety, quality control, and production support while gaining hands-on industry experience. Successful learners will join the Supply Chain division and receive workplace training in production processes, equipment inspections, packaging operations, safety compliance, and line support activities.
Position Details
- Job Title: Unemployed Automated Packaging Learner
- Company: Unilever
- Employment Type: 12-Month Learnership
- Job ID: R-1181614
- Location: Maydon Wharf Factory, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Work Schedule: Full Time, Onsite
- Closing Date: Not Specified
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Automated Packaging Learnerships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Matric certificate with Mathematics and Science
- Alternatively, an N2, N3, or N4 Engineering qualification
- Ability to work within a production and manufacturing environment
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to follow operational and safety instructions
- Willingness to complete assessments, assignments, and logbooks
- Strong attention to detail and responsible work ethic
Skills Required
Candidates applying for the Automated Packaging Learnerships should possess the following skills and competencies:
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Technical and mechanical understanding
- Time management abilities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Safety awareness
- Organisational skills
- Ability to identify and report equipment faults
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Automated Packaging Learnerships duties include the following:
- Assist with production line activities
- Support cleaning procedures on the production line
- Conduct safety and equipment inspections before operations begin
- Monitor packaging and product quality standards
- Report process issues and faults immediately
- Clean machinery according to operational guidelines
- Prepare materials for production use
- Maintain workplace health and safety standards
- Support environmentally friendly workplace practices
- Complete all assessments, assignments, and logbook tasks
Why Apply
Automated Packaging Learnerships at Unilever provide valuable workplace exposure within the manufacturing and supply chain industry.
Benefits include:
- 12-month learnership programme
- Monthly stipend provided
- Hands-on workplace experience
- Exposure to automated packaging machinery
- Skills development within manufacturing operations
- Opportunity to gain experience with a global company
- Professional learning and development support
Important Information
- Relocation assistance will not be provided
- Candidates must already live in Durban or relocate at their own expense
- This is a full-time onsite learnership opportunity
- Learners must complete all programme requirements and assessments
- Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend