Cold Room Assistant (Fruit Export)

Fruit from a table grape packhouse near Mbombela ends up on shelves overseas, packed by your hands. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Mbombela; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
• Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
• Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight

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

• Matric for QC posts
• Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.
• Forklift licence for palletising roles

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

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