how2apply

Fruit Sorter and Grader

How2Apply Talent Network

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

Apply for this job

Job Description

You'll sort, grade and pack fruit for export at a table grape packhouse near Gqeberha. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

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

What you'll actually do

Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run

What you need

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
Basic counting and reading for labels

What you get

Transport from nearby towns
Overtime pay during peak weeks
Protective clothing supplied

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Gqeberha really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: bank account details, copy of your identity document plus previous packhouse reference.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Gqeberha; 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.

How to stand out

Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.
If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.