Casual/Vocation

Raspberry Picker

Posted 04 October

  • Seville East

Job Description

Working as a raspberry picker does not require formal education. However, if you have some past experience of working on a fruit farm, you will be considered a good option to hire. Physical dexterity is a given in this work. You will need to be knowledgeable about fruit picking work. Moreover, working as a picker means that you must have an eye for good fruit so that you can pick it out from bad produce.

Responsibilities Include:

-- Check assigned raspberry fields in order to determine picking activities..

-- Inspect raspberry to check them for infestations..

-- Pick each raspberry in a careful manner..

-- Place picked raspberry in punnet so as not to crush them..

-- Isolate raspberry that are damaged..

-- Fill raspberry punnets in the tray and transport them to checking areas..

-- Check all picked produce before deeming the lot perfect..

-- Ensure that raspberry are not damaged due to packing..

-- Provide care to plants surrounding raspberry picking areas..

-- Ensure that picked raspberry are not crushed or damaged..

-- Count and weigh picked raspberry in order to determine pricing and cost..

-- Pack cartons and baskets using materials such as wrapping paper and ribbons..


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Position Information

Gender

Female/Male

Start Date

November

Industry

Agriculture

Experience

Preferred, but not Essential

Qualification

Not Required