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What is the difference between Seasonal Fruit Processing vs Fruit Packing Worker?

AspectSeasonal Fruit ProcessingFruit Packing Worker
CredentialsTypically no formal certifications, but food safety training may be preferredLikewise, minimal formal credentials, with training on packing procedures
Work EnvironmentProcessing plants, often cold and humid during peak seasonsPackaging facilities, usually indoors, focused on packing lines
Industry UsageInvolved in transforming raw fruit into processed products like jams, juices, or dried fruitResponsible for packing finished fruit products for shipment

Both roles are seasonal and involve working in food production environments, but Seasonal Fruit Processing focuses on transforming raw fruit into processed goods, while Fruit Packing Workers handle the packaging of finished products for distribution.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Fruit Processing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

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Position Information
Operating Title Seasonal Research Technician Summary of Position
A seasonal Research Assistant is needed to assist the University of New Hampshire Cucurbit Breeding Program (https://unhcucurbits.org/) with fruit harvest and processing. The program is based in Durham, NH. Training will be provided to perform all required tasks.
Campus Location Durham Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
A background/interest in horticulture/agriculture is desirable, but the position is open to all motivated candidates.
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Must be able to work under different weather conditions such as extremes of temperature, humidity, and rain.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
FTE Salary Information
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ASP0861FY25 Open Date 08/14/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Job Information
Part-time up to 40 hours per week available starting August or September 2024 through early December.
Specific tasks may include:
  • Weeding in field
  • Training squash/pumpkin plants in field
  • Harvesting fruit in field
  • Cutting and processing fruit
  • Cleaning seed
  • Taking data such as fruit weight, flesh color, dry matter, and other such measurements using various apps and instruments.
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter with a few sentences on why you are interested, what your background is, and why you would be a good fit. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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