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Label and Punnet Packer (Berries)

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eMalahleni, Mpumalanga

Temporary

Posted 8 hours ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Packing season at an avocado packhouse near eMalahleni 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.

The site is in eMalahleni; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves

What you need

Valid ID or permit
Able to stand at a line for long shifts
Arrives on time for early shifts
Quick and neat with your hands

Nice if you have

Forklift licence for palletising roles
Previous packhouse work

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in eMalahleni really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): bank account details plus copy of your identity document.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 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 eMalahleni.

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.

Before you hit apply

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.