Packhouse Line Packer (Table Grapes)

Packing season at a citrus packhouse near Somerset West means lots of shifts and lots of work. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
• Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves

• Quick and neat with your hands
• Able to stand at a line for long shifts
• Follows hygiene rules at all times
• Valid ID or permit

• Matric for QC posts
• Forklift licence for palletising roles
• Previous packhouse work

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

• If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.
• Apply before the season starts, often a month before first harvest. Recruiting days fill up fast.