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Label and Punnet Packer (Berries) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 4 hours ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

R5 750 – R6 750/month

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Job Description

Fruit from an avocado packhouse near Somerset West ends up on shelves overseas, packed by your hands. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

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

The work, day to day

Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

Matric for QC posts
Forklift licence for palletising roles

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your identity document, bank account details plus previous packhouse reference.
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 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Somerset West.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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.