Fruit Sorter and Grader – Fixed-Term

Fruit from an export fruit packhouse near Tzaneen ends up on shelves overseas, packed by your hands. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in Tzaneen. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
• Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run

• Quick and neat with your hands
• Able to stand at a line for long shifts
• Arrives on time for early shifts
• Follows hygiene rules at all times

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

• Rehire for next season if you perform well
• Transport from nearby towns
• Protective clothing supplied

• 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.