Orchard Internship

Hiring Organization: Railside Orchards, Inc
Employment type: Internship
Job Location: Lowell, MI
Application Due Date: May 15, 2023

Contact Aaron Roth to apply aaron@railsideorchardsinc.com or 616-299-7472

 

Railside Orchards, Inc is a fifth-generation commercial apple growing farm with over 160 acres of in-production trees, located in Lowell, Michigan.

 

Job Description

Railside Orchards | Orchard Internship

Exempt | Hourly and Seasonal Worker | Reports to the Owner/Orchard Manager 40-55 hours per week

Beginning Wage $16 per hour

 

Qualifications & Education

Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license

Minimum of one year of horticulture/agriculture education at a college or university Farm experience preferred

Tree fruit experience preferred

 

Personal Traits

Mature

Hard working

Honest and trustworthy

 

Responsibilities

Working outdoors in most weather

Be punctual and observe regular and consistent attendance

Attend required staff and safety meetings and complete all required training Contribute to a positive team environment

Properly and safely use farm equipment such as tractors, forklifts, bush hog, etc. Assist in new apple orchard planting including but not limited to:

Planting about 50,000 Ellepots and nursery trees Layout and construction of orchard trellis Instillation of drip irrigation

Assist in orchard maintenance including but not limited to: Pruning

Mowing or bush hogging

Assist in IPM (Integrated Pest Management) including but not limited to Scouting for pests

Weed spraying

Assist in the maintenance and repairs of orchard equipment

Report necessary information regarding equipment and maintenance to the Owner/Orchard Manager

Continuously sit, stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours, twist, reach, bend, stoop and be able to lift/carry up to 100lbs Perform all other duties that may be assigned

 

Additional Information

Railside Orchards, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We reserve the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time.