Label and Punnet Packer (Berries)

Packing season at a citrus packhouse near Gqeberha means lots of shifts and lots of work. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is Gqeberha-based, with most of your time spent at a citrus packhouse.

• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
• Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line

• Valid ID or permit
• Able to stand at a line for long shifts
• Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
• Arrives on time for early shifts
• Follows hygiene rules at all times
• Basic counting and reading for labels

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

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

• 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.