Label and Punnet Packer (Berries)

Packing season at a berry packing facility near eMalahleni means lots of shifts and lots of work. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
• Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
• Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
• Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Build pallets to the correct height and strap them

• Quick and neat with your hands
• Arrives on time for early shifts
• Valid ID or permit
• Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
• Basic counting and reading for labels
• Follows hygiene rules at all times

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

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

• If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.
• Apply before the season starts, often a month before first harvest. Recruiting days fill up fast.