Label and Punnet Packer (Berries) – Experienced

Quick hands and good eyes are all an avocado packhouse near eMalahleni really needs from you. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in eMalahleni; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
• Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
• Build pallets to the correct height and strap them

• Basic counting and reading for labels
• Follows hygiene rules at all times
• Able to stand at a line for long shifts
• Arrives on time for early shifts

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

• Overtime pay during peak weeks
• 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.