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Packhouse Worker (Citrus Season) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Polokwane, Limpopo

Temporary

Posted 1 day ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Fruit from an avocado packhouse near Polokwane ends up on shelves overseas, packed by your hands. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Polokwane, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run

You'll need

Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
Arrives on time for early shifts
Follows hygiene rules at all times
Basic counting and reading for labels

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: bank account details plus previous packhouse reference.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
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 Polokwane; 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.