Label and Punnet Packer (Berries)

Packing season at an export fruit packhouse near Cape Town CBD 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 Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• 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
• Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
• Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet

• Arrives on time for early shifts
• Basic counting and reading for labels
• Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
• Quick and neat with your hands
• Follows hygiene rules at all times
• Able to stand at a line for long shifts

• Previous packhouse work
• Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.
• Matric for QC posts

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

• 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.