Picker Packer Vacancy – Starke Ayres
Location: Kempton Park
Job Type: Permanent
Work Level: Junior
Salary: Market Related
Reference Number: P320066 – Picker Packer
Closing Date: Not specified
About Starke Ayres
Starke Ayres is the leading African specialist and a globally recognized supplier of premium vegetable, flower, and lawn seed varieties. With a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and agricultural excellence, the company serves both commercial farming operations and home gardeners across South Africa and international markets.
Built on a foundation of trust and superior seed performance, Starke Ayres is committed to helping growers achieve optimal results while contributing to sustainable food production. The company continuously invests in research, quality control, and skilled personnel to maintain its position as a market leader in the seed industry.
Working at Starke Ayres means becoming part of a professional team that values reliability, precision, and continuous improvement.
Position Overview: Picker Packer
Starke Ayres is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Picker Packer to join its warehouse operations in Kempton Park. This role is essential to ensuring that customer orders are accurately picked, prepared, and dispatched in line with strict quality and stock control standards.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining product quality, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction by ensuring that all seed products are correctly handled, packaged, and recorded.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals with warehouse experience who are organised, dependable, and capable of working in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Picker Packer, your duties will include:
- Picking products accurately according to customer orders
- Assembling and preparing orders for transfer to the checking and dispatch area
- Verifying correct seed reference numbers during picking and reporting any discrepancies to the Stock Controller
- Notifying management of out-of-stock items and awaiting further instructions
- Ensuring all products are clean, properly packaged, correctly labelled, and in saleable condition
- Maintaining high quality standards in appearance, packaging, and presentation
- Assisting colleagues once assigned duties are completed
- Keeping all work areas neat, organised, and clean at all times
- Supporting security procedures to protect stock, assets, and warehouse facilities
- Assisting with invoicing of customer orders when required
- Helping walk-in customers with product information and basic queries
- Participating in bi-annual and ad hoc stock counts as directed by the Stock Controller
Your attention to detail will ensure that customers receive accurate orders and high-quality products every time.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 (Matric) – essential
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a General Worker or in a warehouse environment – essential
- Warehousing Diploma or Certificate – advantageous but not mandatory
- Ability to read and understand product codes and order documentation
- Strong organisational skills and accuracy
- Physically fit and capable of handling manual warehouse duties
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Personal Qualities That Will Help You Succeed
Starke Ayres is looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- Reliability and punctuality
- High attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to assist others and work as part of a team
- Respect for workplace rules and safety procedures
- Pride in maintaining cleanliness and order
Why Work at Starke Ayres?
Joining Starke Ayres means working for a reputable company that values its employees and offers long-term stability.
Benefits include:
- Permanent employment
- Market-related salary package
- Exposure to a professional warehousing and logistics environment
- Opportunity to develop skills in inventory management and order processing
- Supportive team culture
- Potential for career growth within the organisation
Starke Ayres encourages continuous learning and rewards employees who demonstrate commitment and excellence.
Career Development Opportunities
Employees who perform well may be considered for future advancement into roles such as:
- Stock Controller Assistant
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Logistics Coordinator
- Quality Control Assistant
This role provides valuable hands-on experience within a structured supply chain environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should prepare the following documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Any relevant warehousing qualifications (if available)
Ensure that all information is accurate and clearly presented.
Important Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Incomplete applications may not be considered
- Background checks may be conducted as part of the recruitment process
- Starke Ayres is an equal opportunity employer
Final Words
If you are organised, hardworking, and have warehouse experience, this Picker Packer position at Starke Ayres in Kempton Park offers an excellent opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career.
Join a respected company that plays a vital role in agriculture and food production while developing valuable logistics and inventory skills.
Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey!
Dear hiring manager
I wish to apply for the position available in your company as picker Packer.
I am eager to enhance and refine my personal development within the company, and take on the challenges that lie ahead.
I will endeavour of effectively performance all my tasks as required by the company and maintain the standard as defined by you. Given the opportunity, I will perform my duties with perseverance dedication and loyalty. It is my aim to make and be part of a successful team that is directly involved in making the company a success, as I believe I have a role to play in making things a success.
I hope that my application will receive your favorable consideration.
Kind regards
Ms. Immaculate Mayeza