how2apply

Cold Room Assistant (Fruit Export)

How2Apply Talent Network

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Temporary

Posted 1 hour ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

R4 750 – R5 750/month

Apply for this job

Job Description

You'll sort, grade and pack fruit for export at an avocado packhouse near Gqeberha. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Home base is an avocado packhouse on the Gqeberha side of Eastern Cape.

What your day looks like

Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
Build pallets to the correct height and strap them

You'll need

Arrives on time for early shifts
Valid ID or permit
Basic counting and reading for labels
Follows hygiene rules at all times
Quick and neat with your hands
Able to stand at a line for long shifts

Extra points for

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

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: previous packhouse reference, copy of your identity document plus bank account details.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

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.

Tips to get shortlisted

If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.
Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.