Packhouse Worker (Citrus Season)

Packing season at an avocado packhouse near Burgersfort means lots of shifts and lots of work. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
• Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight

• Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
• Follows hygiene rules at all times
• Arrives on time for early shifts
• Valid ID or permit

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

• 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.