Applehouse Picking​/Sorting, Landscape Arboretum, Chaska

About the Job

Job is located onsite at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Apple house in Chaska, MN.

Apple House Picking/Sorting. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Apple House is hiring seasonal staff for the fall apple season! We have two closely related temporary positions: one primarily focused on picking apples in our orchards; the other primarily focused on sorting, bagging, and preparing apples for sale in the Apple House.

Both roles work closely together, share many overlapping tasks, and help bring Minnesota's favorite apples to our visitors.

During the interview process, we will discuss your interests and experience to find the best fit for you - either in the orchard, the Apple House, or a mix of both.

Apple Production & Sorting (about 100% in production‑focused role; about 25% in orchard‑focused role)

• Sort apples by size, color, condition, and maturity
• Bag, box, price, and label apples for sale
• Unload field crates and bulk boxes from trucks
• Stock and maintain attractive displays in the Apple House
• Answer customer questions on the sales floor
• Remove poor quality apples or discount for quick sale
• Help keep the Apple House and grading area clean and organized
• Follow all Apple House policies and procedures
• Assist with other Apple House tasks as needed

Apple Picking (about 75% in apple picking‑focused role)

• Hand pick apples by color and condition using a worn picking bucket
• Carefully load and move fruit in bushel boxes
• Work outdoors in varied weather

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs routinely
• Able to stand for 4-6 hours continuously
• Ability to sort by color of apples and follow oral/written instructions
• Able to read, write, and understand English
• Comfortable working in a variety of environments (indoor and outdoor)
• Successful completion of a background check

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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