Cold Room Assistant (Fruit Export)

Packing season at an avocado packhouse near Durban Central means lots of shifts and lots of work. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Durban Central; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
• Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
• Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
• Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
• Build pallets to the correct height and strap them

• Valid ID or permit
• Follows hygiene rules at all times
• Quick and neat with your hands
• Basic counting and reading for labels
• Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
• Able to stand at a line for long shifts

• Previous packhouse work
• Forklift licence for palletising roles
• Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.

• Rehire for next season if you perform well
• Overtime pay during peak weeks
• Protective clothing supplied
• Transport from nearby towns

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