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Label and Punnet Packer (Berries)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kuruman, Northern Cape

Temporary

Posted 1 day ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

R5 000 – R5 750/month

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Job Description

You'll sort, grade and pack fruit for export at an avocado packhouse near Kuruman. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Kuruman, Northern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

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

You'll need

Basic counting and reading for labels
Able to stand at a line for long shifts
Valid ID or permit
Available for the full packing season including Saturdays

Helpful, not essential

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

On offer

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: previous packhouse reference plus bank account details.
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.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kuruman; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.