Packhouse Technologist (Citrus)

Headhunters; Addo; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Packhouse Technologist for a role based in Addo, South Africa. This position is ideal for graduates, as training will be provided. Key responsibilities include configuring and optimizing automated fruit sorting systems, troubleshooting issues, analyzing data to enhance product quality, and training operators. Candidates with experience in industrial automation and relevant technical qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduates are welcome to apply. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Configure, optimise, and continuously improve automated fruit sorting and grading systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues on grading equipment.
• Analyse data trends and system outputs to improve accuracy.
• Train and support operators and line supervisors in correct system usage.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Stay up to date with emerging packhouse technologies.

Skills

Experience with industrial automation, software configuration, or data analysis

Experience with optical sorting, machine learning, or packhouse technologies

Exposure to agricultural or food processing environments

Education

Tertiary technical qualification (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/IT, Mechatronics)

Job description

Overview

Our client in the Citrus / Agricultural Industry is currently looking to employ a Packhouse Technologist. This role will be based in Addo. Graduates are welcome to apply. Training will be provided.

Requirements

• Experience with industrial automation, software configuration, or data analysis
• Experience with optical sorting, machine learning, or packhouse technologies is advantageous but not required
• Exposure to agricultural or food processing environments beneficial
• Tertiary technical qualification (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/IT, Mechatronics or similar)

Responsibilities

• Configure, optimise, and continuously improve automated fruit sorting and grading systems (e.g. defects, colour, size and quality parameters).
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues on grading equipment to ensure accurate sorting and optimal uptime.
• Analyse data trends and system outputs to improve accuracy, and enhance product quality.
• Train and support operators and line supervisors in correct system usage and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to integrate improvements and support new technology roll-outs.
• Stay up to date with emerging packhouse technologies, AI-driven sorting systems, and quality control innovations.