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Weekend Apple Picker Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Sparks Group

Warehouse Associate

Sterling, VA

$19/hr

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Weekend Apple Picker information

How to become a Weekend Apple Picker?

To become a weekend apple picker, you typically need to be at least 14 or 16 years old, depending on local labor laws, and have the ability to work outdoors in a farm environment. No formal education is required, but physical stamina and the ability to operate basic tools are helpful. Applying directly to farms or orchards during harvest season and demonstrating reliability can improve your chances of employment.

How much are Weekend Apple Pickers paid?

Weekend Apple Pickers typically earn between $10 and $15 per hour, depending on the location, farm, and experience. Some farms may offer bonuses or incentives for larger harvests, and the work often requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors during the harvest season.

What is the difference between Weekend Apple Picker vs Seasonal Farm Worker?

AspectWeekend Apple PickerSeasonal Farm Worker
CredentialsNone typically requiredVaries, may include basic farm safety training
Work EnvironmentOrchards, outdoor, seasonalFields, outdoor, seasonal
Employer & IndustryFruit farms, orchardsVarious farms, including fruit and vegetable farms
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for part-time, weekend workBroader seasonal farm work options

The main difference is that Weekend Apple Pickers typically work on weekends during the apple harvest season, focusing on fruit picking in orchards. Seasonal Farm Workers may perform a variety of farm tasks across different crops and seasons, often with more varied responsibilities. Both roles are outdoor, seasonal, and involve manual labor, but the Weekend Apple Picker role is more specialized for apple harvesting during weekends.

Weekend Apple Picker jobs near you

1st Shift Picker (Forklift) Chapman

The Lee Group

Newport News, VA

$8/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Forklift Operator
Shift: 7AM – 3:30 PM (required overtime)
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Duties and responsibilities
  • Swing lift (wired guided) experience, highly preferred.
  • Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
  • Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
  • Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
  • Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
  • Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
  • Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
  • Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or handcart.
  • Use radio equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
  • Maintain the company's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
Skills
  • Exceptional customer service capabilities
  • Excellent sense of safely
  • Possess analytical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Impeccable time-management, organizational and attention to detail skills
  • Competencies
  • Positive Energy Level
  • Customer Service
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Player
  • Independence
Qualifications
  • A high school diploma and/or equivalent experience
  • Computer skills desired for operating warehouse management system (WMS)
  • 1-2 years of forklift experience, preferred
  • Possess a current and valid forklift certification
  • Must have the ability to meet warehouse deadlines
Physical requirements
  • Sitting, Standing, Walking
  • Heavy lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)
  • Exposure to varied temperatures within warehouse environment
  • Work inside and outside; work around machinery with moving parts and vehicles
  • Carrying, pushing, pulling boxes and items; up to 75-100 lbs, at times.