Optical Fruit Sorting Specialist -Fruit Packhouse – Robertson

Job purpose

Job purpose: This role is responsible for the effective operation of fruit sorting/grading machines to ensure maximum throughput and minimum downtime while adhering to all relevant quality and safety standards.

• Efficient operating of fruit & citrus sorting machines.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process lines & flows.
• Calibration and monitoring of sizer scales and cameras.
• Ensure that quality and safety standards are always met.
• Communicate control breakdowns and changeovers (lot-end) to limit downtime.
• Extract and submit sizer reports after every changeover (lot-end) to relevant stakeholders.
• Preventative Maintenance Plan in cooperation with Maintenance department.

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics and/or Engineering subjects.
• Diploma in Industrial/Systems Engineering or similar qualification will be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a similar environment (Fruit Packhouse) will be advantageous.
• Experience on MAF RODA/Tomra machines will be advantageous.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electronic food/fruit sorting machinery and tools including its design, uses, repair and maintenance.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
• Good comprehension of numerical data.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Excellent time management.
• Detail orientated.
• Problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills.

This position reports to the Operations Manager.

Closing date for applications: 31 May 2026

Please indicate salary expectation (gross) and notice period on application

Should you not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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