Label and Punnet Packer (Berries)

Fruit from an export fruit packhouse near Mbombela ends up on shelves overseas, packed by your hands. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
• Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
• Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton

• Quick and neat with your hands
• Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
• Arrives on time for early shifts
• Valid ID or permit
• Able to stand at a line for long shifts

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

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

• If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.
• Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.