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Palletiser (Export Packhouse)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Quick hands and good eyes are all a table grape packhouse near Cape Town CBD really needs from you. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
Build pallets to the correct height and strap them

You'll need

Able to stand at a line for long shifts
Quick and neat with your hands
Valid ID or permit
Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
Arrives on time for early shifts
Follows hygiene rules at all times

Nice if you have

Forklift licence for palletising roles
Previous packhouse work
Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

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.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Before you hit apply

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.