Packhouse Line Packer (Table Grapes) – Entry Level

Packing season at a table grape packhouse near Brackenfell means lots of shifts and lots of work. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The site is in Brackenfell; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

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

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

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

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

• 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.