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Fruit Sorter and Grader

How2Apply Talent Network

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Temporary

Posted 2 hours ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Packing season at an avocado packhouse near Secunda means lots of shifts and lots of work. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Secunda (Mpumalanga). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

The work, day to day

Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Build pallets to the correct height and strap them

What you need

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

Nice if you have

Previous packhouse work
Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.
Forklift licence for palletising roles

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Secunda really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: bank account details, previous packhouse reference plus copy of your identity document.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Secunda.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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.