Carlson's Orchard & Restaurant
Joe Carlson
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Followed sustainable farming practices when working in the orchard to minimize environmental impact on surrounding ecosystems.
- Adapted quickly to various tree types and growing conditions in order to effectively pick different kinds of fruit throughout the season.
- Reduced fruit damage by utilizing appropriate tools and equipment for efficient harvesting.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions focused on improving technical skills related to orchard management, leading to more effective picking practices over time.
- Maximized overall yield from each tree through strategic harvesting methods based on growth patterns and ripening stages observed during daily tasks.
- Assisted in the training of new team members, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure high-quality work from all staff.
- Increased orchard productivity by maintaining a consistent work pace and completing tasks in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with other team members during larger harvests, ensuring efficient completion of tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Enhanced fruit quality by implementing proper picking techniques and ensuring careful handling of produce.
- Safeguarded personal safety as well as that of fellow team members by adhering to established guidelines and protocols at all times.
- Prepared fruit for packaging or transport, ensuring harvested produce was ready for prompt delivery to market or processing facilities.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing work demands during peak harvest periods, sometimes working extended hours or additional days as needed.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with colleagues and supervisors, addressing concerns or issues promptly.
- Contributed to the development of effective picking strategies by collaborating closely with team members and supervisors.
- Assisted with tree pruning, thinning, and training to improve overall orchard health and yield.
- Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and color.
- Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
- Quality-assured picked fruits to meet company and industry standards.
- Collaborated with fruit pickers to maximize team productivity and achieve deadlines.
- Loaded and unloaded fruit boxes with care to maintain quality and condition.
- Maintained safe work environment with standards of food and human safety regulated by Health Department.
- Packed 100% culled fruit to provide freshness and top quality products.
- Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
- Provided feedback to management to improve operations.
- Recorded picking and packing dates on goods to determine expiry periods.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared for sale or shipping.
