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Cold Room Assistant (Fruit Export)

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Pretoria West, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 2 hours ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Fruit from a berry packing facility near Pretoria West ends up on shelves overseas, packed by your hands. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Pretoria West. Relocation is not covered for this one. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What you'll actually do

Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
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
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton

What you need

Valid ID or permit
Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
Follows hygiene rules at all times
Basic counting and reading for labels

What you get

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): previous packhouse reference plus copy of your identity document.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 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 Pretoria West.

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

Before you hit apply

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.