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Cold Room Assistant (Fruit Export)

How2Apply Talent Network

Atlantis, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 1 day ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Quick hands and good eyes are all a table grape packhouse near Atlantis really needs from you. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Atlantis; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet

You'll need

Basic counting and reading for labels
Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
Arrives on time for early shifts
Valid ID or permit

Helpful, not essential

Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.
Previous packhouse work

What you get

Protective clothing supplied
Overtime pay during peak weeks
Transport from nearby towns

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: bank account details plus previous packhouse reference.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Atlantis; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.
Apply before the season starts, often a month before first harvest. Recruiting days fill up fast.