Palletiser (Export Packhouse)

You'll sort, grade and pack fruit for export at a table grape packhouse near Mbombela. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
• Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
• Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
• Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
• Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
• Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
• Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet

• Arrives on time for early shifts
• Able to stand at a line for long shifts
• Quick and neat with your hands
• Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
• Basic counting and reading for labels

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

• Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.
• If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.