University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs
Strawberry Pickers 2024 Season
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Job Description
- Req#: 23756
- Employees must be 16 years.
- Pickers are responsible for their own transportation.
- Pickers are required to make prior arrangements to have a driver available to pick them up immediately upon finishing for the day.
- Pickers must be able to bend, stoop, and squat for long periods of time.
- Pickers must be able to pick 2 flats of QUALITY berries EVERY HOUR!
- Pickers must be prepared to work out in the weather - it may be sunny or sprinkling out, warm or chilly.
Department Overview:
For over 150 years, our family has stewarded the same farmland - growing the best produce through sustainable practices. We are open seasonally starting in June with u-pick & pre-picked strawberries. We grow many different varieties to extend our season. Our fields are located on top of a hill next to our peach orchard. We've never had issues with mosquitos. We do have our own apiary, so you will occasionally see a few honeybees. You get paid by how many pounds of quality berries you pick. We will train you on what to look for. The more you pick, the more money you make. Our best picker was able to pick 40+ lbs of berries per hour. She did this while listening to audio books.
2024 Strawberry Season Pay Scale
Under 500 pounds 60 cents per pound
500 pounds up to 750 pounds 65 cents per pound
750 pounds up to 1000 pounds 70 cents per pound
1000 pounds and over 75 cents per pound
Anticipated Start Date
6/14/24 Anticipated End Date
7/3/24 Anticipated Hours Per Week
20 to 35 Schedule:
7am to 12pm Monday through Sunday (Sundays are mandatory, but you may choose the other days you work. We are able to be somewhat flexible with the hours.)
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $10.00 to $30.00 Number Of Positions
20 Position Summary/Job Duties:
Do you enjoy picking strawberries and want to get paid to do it? We are looking for self motivated, hard working individuals. You must be at least 16 years old and be able to start at 6am. These position are Monday - Sunday (Sundays are mandatory, other days you may choose) mornings until about 12pm (or before if all orders get filled). The work will begin around Friday, June 14th (depending on weather and when the berries ripen). Strawberry season typically lasts about 3 weeks in Wisconsin.
Qualifications:
Physical Demands
Bend, stoop, and squat for long periods of time and lift at least 15 lbs We call it the Berry Buns Workout. Application Instructions:
Please fill out the Application online by May 4th.
https://forms.gle/uUqH4yL2hhvYW76L9
Contact:
Org: Creek Bed Farmacy
Contact: Julianna Schoeneberg
Web: creekbed.farm
Email: farmer@creekbedfarm.com
About the company
The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.
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