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Palletiser (Export Packhouse) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Temporary

Posted 3 hours ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Packing season at a berry packing facility near Secunda means lots of shifts and lots of work. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Secunda. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

The work, day to day

Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line

You'll need

Basic counting and reading for labels
Able to stand at a line for long shifts
Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
Valid ID or permit
Arrives on time for early shifts

Nice if you have

Forklift licence for palletising roles
Matric for QC posts
Previous packhouse work

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Secunda really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): bank account details plus previous packhouse reference.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

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

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.

Before you hit apply

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