Hard Skills
EntryManual DexterityThe ability to move the hands and fingers quickly and precisely to grasp and pluck fruit without causing bruising or damage.
EntryVisual Quality InspectionThe ability to identify fruit ripeness, color standards, and defects such as pests, disease, or mechanical damage according to farm standards.
EntryLadder Safety OperationsThe knowledge and application of safely positioning, climbing, and working from orchard ladders to reach fruit at heights.
IntermediateHarvest Productivity ManagementThe skill of maintaining a high picking rate (bins per hour) while adhering to handling and sorting guidelines.