Apple pickers
About this job
The harvesting of fruit involves the removal of the fruit from the tree using the correct technique, carefully placing them in the picking bucket and, when the picking bucket is full, gently transferring them into a bin. Fruit is removed from the bottom of the tree first and then a ladder or hydralada is used to pick the fruit from the top branches. Training will be provided in: • food safety requirements. • identifying the appropriate fruit for harvesting. • the correct picking technique. • the safe use of ladders or hydralada.
Job Requirements
Experience is preferred, although training is provided. The physical ability to climb and move orchard ladders is a must. Transport available at a cost
- Days of work
- Minimum 30 hours between Monday and Friday, 7.30am to 5pm Weekend work optional (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $23.50
- Job Category
- Crop Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Not Required
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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