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Packhouse Worker (Citrus Season)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bellville, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 6 hours ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Quick hands and good eyes are all a table grape packhouse near Bellville really needs from you. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll report in Bellville. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight

Must-haves

Arrives on time for early shifts
Quick and neat with your hands
Follows hygiene rules at all times
Able to stand at a line for long shifts

Helpful, not essential

Previous packhouse work
Forklift licence for palletising roles

What you get

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: copy of your identity document, bank account details plus previous packhouse reference.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

How to stand out

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.