Addo: Packhouse Technologist (Citrus) posted by Headhunters

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.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.