Fruit Sorter and Grader

How2Apply Talent Network
Epping, Western Cape
Temporary
Posted 3 hours ago
Temporary Agriculture & Forestry
R5 500 – R6 750/month
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Job Description

You'll sort, grade and pack fruit for export at an avocado packhouse near Epping. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Epping; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

  • Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
  • Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
  • Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
  • Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
  • Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
  • Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
  • Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run

What you need

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

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: previous packhouse reference, copy of your identity document plus bank account details.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

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

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

Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR5 500 – R6 750/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationEpping, Western Cape
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
Experience1+ years
Posted30 September 2026
Closing Date3 November 2026
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