Mason Kershaw

Orchard Worker

Ngati Ruanui

01.2021 - Current

Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in center and tops of trees.
Removed brush, fallen fruit and trash to maintain clean and safe orchard.
Maintained healthy trees by pruning and checking for disease.
Picked and unloaded fruit carefully to deliver Number% bruise-free produce.
Picked blueberries in patea off vines for one year before transfer to hawera
Followed safety procedures when climbing ladders, carrying Number pounds and using farm equipment.
Packed and loaded orchard harvests into appropriate boxes.
Examined trees for blight and insect infestation and recorded damage and location of affected trees.
Supervised staff to maintain harvest schedules and landscaping duties.
Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and color.
Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
Inspected trees and plants, identifying signs of disease and pests for prompt attention.
Utilized appropriate tools to pick and trim fruits to quality standards.
Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
Maintained safe work environment with standards of food and human safety regulated by Health Department.
Collaborated with fruit pickers to maximize team productivity and achieve deadlines.
Quality-assured picked fruits to meet company and industry standards.
Loaded and unloaded fruit boxes with care to maintain quality and condition.
Provided feedback to management to improve operations.
Packed 100% culled fruit to provide freshness and top quality products.
Recorded picking and packing dates on goods to determine expiry periods.
Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.
Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared for sale or shipping.
Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
Used effective weed control methods, promoting plant growth.
Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
Assembled and maintained greenhouses and other structures to assist with business operations.