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Fruit Sorter and Grader – Experienced

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eMalahleni, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Packing season at a berry packing facility near eMalahleni means lots of shifts and lots of work. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet

What you need

Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
Basic counting and reading for labels
Arrives on time for early shifts
Follows hygiene rules at all times

Nice if you have

Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.
Matric for QC posts
Previous packhouse work

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): copy of your identity document, 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.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around eMalahleni; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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.

Before you hit apply

Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.
Apply before the season starts, often a month before first harvest. Recruiting days fill up fast.