Multiple contract dates available. Alternative start date(s) include: 09/20/2026 (20 workers); 10/01/2026 (20 workers); 11/01/2026 (40 workers); 11/15/2026 (65 workers); 11/23/2026 (36 workers). The exact start date and/or number of workers may vary based on weather, crop conditions or other factors.
Crops/Commodities: fruit including, but not limited to berries.
Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
Hand-Harvesting Raspberries: Each worker will be assigned a picking badge for identification to the workers employment number. The worker will keep the picking badge throughout the workday. Each worker must place a pre-printed numeric sticker to each box. The numeric sticker roll will be assigned to the worker by the supervisor. Workers will move down to the assigned rows picking all ripe berries, grading berries in the field while harvesting, taking care to sort by size, shape, color, quality, and quantity as directed by the supervisor. Each worker must pick the plants clean of all ripe fruit, sort all good berries into specified containers within the box, according to very high-quality standards set forth in the company food safety policy and standard operating procedures. Bad berries will be disposed of as determined the by the supervisor. Each worker shall handle berries carefully to avoid bruising. Bruising will weaken the berry. Each harvesting worker is expected to move with the crew from row to row to maintain the efficiency level. Upon completion of each box picked, the worker will take his/her completed box to the crate shed to be viewed for grade, palletized and receive credit on his/her picking badge. Upon completion of the assigned row, the worker will move to the next vacant row to be picked. Harvester may receive disciplinary notice if quality continues to be an issue. At the end of the workday, workers will keep picking badge for the next workday.
Hand-Harvesting Strawberries: Each worker will be assigned a picking badge for identification to the workers employment number. The worker will keep the picking badge throughout the workday. Each worker must place a pre-printed numeric sticker to each box. The numeric sticker roll will be assigned to the worker by the supervisor. Workers will move down to the assigned rows picking all ripe berries, grading berries in the field while harvesting, taking care to sort by size, shape, color, quality, and quantity as directed by the supervisor. Each worker must pick the plants clean of all ripe fruit, sort all good berries into specified containers within the box, according to very high-quality standards set forth in the company food safety policy and standard operating procedures. Bad berries will be disposed of as determined the by the supervisor. Each worker shall handle berries carefully to avoid bruising. Bruising will weaken the berry. Each harvesting worker is expected to move with the crew from row to row to maintain the efficiency level. Upon completion of each box picked, the worker will take his/her completed box to the crate shed to be viewed for grade, palletized and receive credit on his/her picking badge. Upon completion of the assigned row, the worker will move to the next vacant row to be picked. Harvester may receive disciplinary notice if quality continues to be an issue. At the end of the workday, workers will keep picking badge for the next workday. Strap boxes together. Workers may be asked to do quality control.
Hand-Harvesting Processing Strawberries: Each worker will be assigned a picking badge for identification to the workers employment number. The worker will keep the picking badge throughout the work day. As instructed by the supervisor, worker will move down picking all ripe strawberries and discarding any bad berries that show evidence of rot or insect damage. Worker will be instructed by the supervisor to remove the cap of the strawberry with the aid of a slicking tool that is attached to the worker's picking cart.
Employment period: Aug 20, 2026 – May 6, 2027
