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Fruit Sorter and Grader – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Montague Gardens, Western Cape

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Posted 3 hours ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Packing season at a table grape packhouse near Montague Gardens 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.

You'll report in Montague Gardens. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Build pallets to the correct height and strap them

You'll need

Able to stand at a line for long shifts
Basic counting and reading for labels
Valid ID or permit
Quick and neat with your hands
Arrives on time for early shifts

Helpful, not essential

Forklift licence for palletising roles
Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.
Matric for QC posts

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: bank account details, copy of your identity document plus previous packhouse reference.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Montague Gardens; 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

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