Packhouse Line Packer (Table Grapes)

Packing season at a table grape packhouse near Midrand means lots of shifts and lots of work. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a table grape packhouse on the Midrand side of Gauteng. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
• Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
• Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight

• Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
• Follows hygiene rules at all times
• Able to stand at a line for long shifts
• Valid ID or permit
• Quick and neat with your hands

• Previous packhouse work
• Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.

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

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