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Packhouse Line Packer (Table Grapes)

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Epping, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 1 hour ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Quick hands and good eyes are all an export fruit packhouse near Epping really needs from you. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Location: Epping, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight

You'll need

Arrives on time for early shifts
Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
Valid ID or permit
Basic counting and reading for labels

Helpful, not essential

Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.
Matric for QC posts

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Epping really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): previous packhouse reference, copy of your identity document plus bank account details.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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

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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.