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Palletiser (Export Packhouse)

How2Apply Talent Network

Epping, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 1 hour ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

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

The work is in Epping, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Build pallets to the correct height and strap them

You'll need

Arrives on time for early shifts
Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
Basic counting and reading for labels
Valid ID or permit

Extra points for

Matric for QC posts
Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): previous packhouse reference plus copy of your identity document.
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 9 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 Epping.

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

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.