Palletiser (Export Packhouse)

Fruit from a citrus packhouse near Kempton Park 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.

The site is in Kempton Park; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
• Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
• Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
• Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves

• Arrives on time for early shifts
• Basic counting and reading for labels
• Follows hygiene rules at all times
• Quick and neat with your hands
• Able to stand at a line for long shifts

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

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

• If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.
• Apply before the season starts, often a month before first harvest. Recruiting days fill up fast.