Fruit Sorter and Grader

How2Apply Talent Network
Tembisa, Gauteng
Temporary
Posted 1 day ago
Temporary Agriculture & Forestry
R5 250 – R6 000/month
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Job Description

Quick hands and good eyes are all an export fruit packhouse near Tembisa really needs from you. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Tembisa; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

  • Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
  • Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
  • Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
  • Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
  • Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves

Must-haves

  • Able to stand at a line for long shifts
  • Arrives on time for early shifts
  • Follows hygiene rules at all times
  • Valid ID or permit
  • Available for the full packing season including Saturdays

Helpful, not essential

  • Matric for QC posts
  • Previous packhouse work
  • Forklift licence for palletising roles

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: bank account details plus previous packhouse reference.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR5 250 – R6 000/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationTembisa, Gauteng
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
ExperienceEntry level
Posted2 October 2026
Closing Date5 November 2026
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