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Fruit Sorter and Grader – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 1 day ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

R5 750 – R6 500/month

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Job Description

Quick hands and good eyes are all an export fruit packhouse near Somerset West really needs from you. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in Somerset West, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery

Must-haves

Able to stand at a line for long shifts
Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
Basic counting and reading for labels
Valid ID or permit
Follows hygiene rules at all times

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: 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.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

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

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.

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.