General Worker – Qpro Feeds, Vrede (VKB Group)
- Company: VKB Group
- Division: VKB Agri Processors
- Business Unit: Qpro – Vrede Feed Plant
- Location: Vrede, Free State
- Industry: Agriculture
- Job Functional Area: Production
- Minimum Experience: Entry Level
- Posted Date: 02 November 2026
- Closing Date: 06 November 2026
Company Overview
The VKB Group is an agricultural company that supports farmers and produces farm-to-consumer food products. Its operations cover the entire agricultural value chain, including farming support, processing, logistics, storage, handling and distribution.
Qpro Feeds is an animal feed manufacturing business operating in Bethlehem and Vrede. The company produces animal feed for internal and external customers in the monogastric and ruminant sectors.
Job Overview
Qpro Feeds is looking for a reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious General Worker to join its Vrede Feed Plant team.
The successful candidate will assist with daily feed mill operations, warehouse activities, stock control, product handling and housekeeping.
The role involves receiving, checking, storing and preparing products for dispatch while ensuring that all quality and safety standards are maintained.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates with Grade 12 and agricultural experience who are physically fit, responsible and able to work effectively in a team.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
A. Housekeeping and Workplace Organisation
Ensure that the workplace is clean and organised before the start of each shift.
Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the working day.
Ensure that housekeeping duties are completed at the end of each shift.
Maintain a safe and orderly working environment.
B. Stock Control and Documentation
Print and prepare all daily documentation required for operational activities.
Ensure proper communication and handovers between shifts.
Conduct daily stock counts at the beginning of the morning shift before production processes commence.
Complete daily control sheets, registers and other relevant documentation.
Maintain accurate stock and operational records.
C. Receiving and Inspecting Stock
When stock is received, the General Worker must verify:
Whether the correct product has been delivered by checking the packaging against the pallet label.
The quantity of products received.
The quality of the bagging.
Whether slings are intact.
Whether pallet barcodes are clearly visible.
Whether products have valid expiry dates.
D. Warehouse and Stock Management
Move pallets into the warehouse storeroom.
Scan pallet labels into the correct allocated storage bins.
Verify that the correct pallet number is selected using the pallet barcode.
Ensure that products are stored in their designated locations.
Assist with stock movement and warehouse organisation.
E. Order Picking and Loading
Move selected pallets to the loading area.
Ensure that pallets belonging to the same load are kept together.
Verify product integrity before loading vehicles.
Confirm that the correct products and quantities are loaded.
Perform quality checks during the loading process.
Ensure that products are handled and stored correctly to prevent damage.
F. Quality Control
Conduct quality checks on finished products upon receipt.
Monitor product quality during the storage process.
Perform final quality checks before products are loaded onto vehicles.
Report any product discrepancies or quality concerns.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Educational Qualification
– Grade 12 (Matric).
Work Experience
– At least 2 years’ experience in an agricultural setting.
Skills and Competencies Required
Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
Personal Competencies
Teamwork and collaboration.
Accountability and responsibility.
Reliability and dependability.
Safety awareness.
Quality-focused approach.
Attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Ability to take initiative.
Strong work ethic.
Technical and Practical Skills
Basic record keeping.
Good communication skills.
Housekeeping and workplace organisation.
Understanding of quality and safety requirements.
Basic numeracy skills.
Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Good time management.
Physical fitness and ability to perform manual work.