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Cold Room Assistant (Fruit Export) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Montague Gardens, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 1 hour ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Quick hands and good eyes are all an avocado packhouse near Montague Gardens really needs from you. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Montague Gardens. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

Forklift licence for palletising roles
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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Montague Gardens really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: previous packhouse reference plus bank account details.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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

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

Apply before the season starts, often a month before first harvest. Recruiting days fill up fast.
If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.