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BURGERSFORT, SOUTH AFRICA
FRUIT PICKER
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EVELYN GWARINGESU
A deligent, detail oriented fruit picker with an experience in horticultural setting,Skilled in harvesting various types of fruits and committed to providing customer with the best quality produce .Experienced in identifying and eliminating diseased or damaged fruits. Expert in packing fruits according to customer specifications.
Working in various weather • Perfomed inventory of all fruits Fruit variety identification •Loading boxes in trucks Manual dexterity •Measuring & packing fruits into boxes Heavy lifting •Keep work environment clean
Outstanding organizational abilities •Hand eye co-ordination Good time management •Prepare and irrigate crops
Mantain accuracy of orders •Pest and disease recognition Harvesting techniques •Bending, kneeling and crouching skills FRUIT PICKER February 2020 - Current
PENGE FRUIT FARMING Burgersfort,South Africa
Ability to handle manual labor,long shifts and able to stand, bending,kneeling and lifting heavy items Optimizing picking techniques to minimize fruit damage and mantain high product quality Identifications of pest or diseases that may affect the fruit/plant health,allowing for timely invention and management
Recognize fruit quality and ripeness before harvesting to meet customer specifications Mantaining a clean and well-organized work area to prevent contamination and ensure food safety Performing tasks such as pruning, thinning,trellises to mantain the health of the fruit bearing plants and improve future yields
Navigating trees, plants with egility and safety to access fruit regardless of its position or height Knowledge of using pruning equipments such as hand shears, hand loppers,hand saws Able to stoop/bend while performing farm labor such as weeding, irrigating and picking Pruning numerous varieties of apples, pear,apricot and cherry trees according to established company procedures
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FRUIT PICKER February 2016 - January 2020
CHAKA FRUIT AND VEGETABLES FARM Masvingo,Zimbabwe Recognize different types of fruits and understanding their ripeness levels and knowing the correct time for harvesting
Following all safety protocols and regulations, including wearing appropriate protective gear Profound knowledge of fruit varieties and determination of maturity level Safety using ladders to reach high fruits maintaining balance and adhering to safety protocols to prevent falls or injuries
Applying the appropriate methods for detaching fruit from plants or trees to ensure the maximum yield and quality
Assisting with general farm mantainance such as irrigating soil,planting crops and spraying pesticides Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays FRUIT AND VEGETABLES PICKER May 2012 - December 2015 BLINK WATER FARM Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Checking fruits of different sizes, types and removing rotting and over -ripened fruits Ability to work in varying weather conditions
Operating and maintaining various equipments for harvesting fruits and vegetables and other related tasks
Wrapping protective materials around products, seal bags and containers and attaches pre-printed labels
Packing containers and bags with products and counts,weighs and measures amounts and adjust quantities
Recording information such as numbers, weight,times and dates Identifying, picking,and sorting fruit according to size, type,and ripeness Checked the cleanliness and operation of machines,equipments and containers Picking fruits such as apples, grapes, strawberries, cherries and vegetables, tomatoes and other types of fruit and vegetables
Loading containers of fruits into trucks,either by hands or fork lift
•Picking tools
•Farm machinery
English - fluent
•Driver's licence
•Valid Passport
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