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Cold Room Assistant (Fruit Export) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Epping, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

R5 250 – R6 500/month

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Job Description

Fruit from an avocado packhouse near Epping ends up on shelves overseas, packed by your hands. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Epping; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

The work, day to day

Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves

What you need

Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
Quick and neat with your hands
Arrives on time for early shifts
Able to stand at a line for long shifts

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: previous packhouse reference, copy of your identity document plus bank account details.
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.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Epping.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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.