Cherry Picker

Pure Pac Ltd; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 6,900 - 9,600; Full time

Job summary

Pure Pac Ltd is seeking Cherry Picking Staff for the upcoming harvest season in Cromwell, Otago. You will harvest cherries to quality standards and help maintain an organized work area.

Bucket pay ranges from 5–7 NZD per bucket, with an end-of-season bonus of 1 NZD for every hour worked. The role requires careful attention to detail, endurance for outdoor work, and the ability to follow instructions while meeting productivity targets.

Qualifications

• Valid work visa to work in New Zealand.
• Preferred: previous fruit picking or horticultural work.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and lift moderate loads.

Responsibilities

• Harvest cherries from trees following specific instructions and quality standards.
• Fill picking buckets efficiently to meet productivity goals.
• Keep rows clear for bucket pickup and maintain smooth operations.
• Label and track harvested cherries through packing process.
• Work with team to coordinate activities and address issues.

Skills

Valid work visa

Fruit picking experience

Outdoor work ability

Able to lift moderate loads

Follow instructions precisely

Job description

Job Description for Cherry Picking Staff

For this role, apply only if you have valid working rights in New Zealand. If not, then our system will automatically put you in the rejected list so please do NOT apply if you do NOT have valid working rights in New Zealand. We also do NOT support people with SSE Visas as we are NOT SSE Accredited

Job Summary

We are seeking Cherry Picking Staff to join our team for the upcoming cherry harvest season at Pure Pac. As a Cherry Picking Staff member, you will play a crucial role in harvesting cherries according to established quality and productivity standards. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Bucket rates are between 5-7$/bucket and end of season bonus (if eligible) will be 1$ every hour you worked.

Key Responsibilities

Picking Target Fruit

• Harvest cherries from trees following specific instructions and quality standards.
• Ensure all ripe and target fruit is picked from designated trees.

Efficient Picking

• Fill picking buckets efficiently and at a pace that meets productivity goals.
• Maintain a steady workflow to contribute to overall harvest efficiency.

Bucket Management

• Keep picking rows clear for bucket pickup traffic to facilitate smooth operations.
• Place filled buckets under shade to preserve cherry quality and freshness.

Quality and Labeling

• Use personal picker barcode labels and affix them correctly to each bucket.
• Ensure accurate labeling to track harvested cherries throughout the packing process.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with other picking staff to coordinate activities and optimize harvest operations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to address any issues or concerns.

Skills and qualifications

Required

• Valid work visa to work in New Zealand

Preferred

• Previous fruit picking or other horticultural work is advantageous.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift moderate loads.
• Capability to follow instructions precisely and maintain high picking standards.

Work Environment

This role involves standing, bending and reaching while picking cherries which can be physically exhausting. Full-time hours during peak harvest season in summers, including early mornings and possibly weekends. Adherence to safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.