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Packhouse Worker (Citrus Season)

How2Apply Talent Network

Worcester, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 1 day ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

R5 500 – R6 500/month

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Job Description

Fruit from a citrus packhouse near Worcester ends up on shelves overseas, packed by your hands. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Worcester. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
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
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight

What you need

Valid ID or permit
Follows hygiene rules at all times
Quick and neat with your hands
Available for the full packing season including Saturdays

What you get

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: copy of your identity document plus previous packhouse reference.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
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 Worcester; 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

Apply before the season starts, often a month before first harvest. Recruiting days fill up fast.
Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.