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Packhouse Quality Controller (Seasonal)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 1 day ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

You'll sort, grade and pack fruit for export at an avocado packhouse near Cape Town CBD. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run

What you need

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

Helpful, not essential

Forklift licence for palletising roles
Previous packhouse work

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: bank account details, previous packhouse reference plus copy of your identity document.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.