Cold Room Assistant (Fruit Export)

Fruit from a table grape packhouse near Secunda ends up on shelves overseas, packed by your hands. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Secunda. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
• Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
• Build pallets to the correct height and strap them

• Quick and neat with your hands
• Basic counting and reading for labels
• Valid ID or permit
• Arrives on time for early shifts
• Available for the full packing season including Saturdays

• Matric for QC posts
• Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.

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

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