Packhouse Quality Controller (Seasonal)

Quick hands and good eyes are all an avocado packhouse near Mbombela really needs from you. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Mbombela; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

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

• Basic counting and reading for labels
• Able to stand at a line for long shifts
• Follows hygiene rules at all times
• Valid ID or permit

• Matric for QC posts
• Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.

• Transport from nearby towns
• Rehire for next season if you perform well
• Protective clothing supplied

• Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.
• If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.