Packhouse Line Packer (Table Grapes)

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Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Contract
Posted 6 hours ago
Contract Agriculture & Forestry
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Job Description

You'll sort, grade and pack fruit for export at an export fruit packhouse near Gqeberha. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Gqeberha. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
  • Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
  • Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
  • Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
  • Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day

What you need

  • Basic counting and reading for labels
  • Quick and neat with your hands
  • Follows hygiene rules at all times
  • Available for the full packing season including Saturdays

Extra points for

  • Previous packhouse work
  • Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.
  • Matric for QC posts

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: copy of your identity document, previous packhouse reference plus bank account details.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 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 Gqeberha.

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How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationGqeberha, Eastern Cape
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
ExperienceEntry level
Posted17 October 2026
Closing Date14 November 2026
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