Packhouse Line Packer (Table Grapes) – Permanent

Fruit from a table grape packhouse near Kathu ends up on shelves overseas, packed by your hands. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

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

• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
• Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line

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

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

• Protective clothing supplied
• Overtime pay during peak weeks
• Transport from nearby towns

• Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.
• Apply before the season starts, often a month before first harvest. Recruiting days fill up fast.