Packhouse Quality Controller (Seasonal)

Packing season at an export fruit packhouse near Bellville means lots of shifts and lots of work. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is Bellville-based, with most of your time spent at an export fruit packhouse. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
• Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
• Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day

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

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

• Rehire for next season if you perform well
• 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.