Packhouse Quality Controller (Seasonal)

How2Apply Talent Network
Worcester, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 4 hours ago
Contract Agriculture & Forestry
R5 500 – R6 500/month
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Job Description

Quick hands and good eyes are all an export fruit packhouse near Worcester really needs from you. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Worcester, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

  • Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
  • Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
  • Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
  • Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
  • Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
  • Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
  • Build pallets to the correct height and strap them

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: copy of your identity document plus bank account details.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Worcester.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryR5 500 – R6 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationWorcester, Western Cape
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
Experience1+ years
Posted6 November 2026
Closing Date6 December 2026
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