Medford Pear Orchard
Training Schedule
We are implementing some changes to the harvest this year to improve efficiency. These changes will require additional training for ward pear farm coordinators, row coordinators, and platform pickers.
In order to be well prepared for the upcoming harvest, we have set up the following training schedule.
Note that on Aug 7th at 8:00 a.m.
at the Grants Pass Stake Center
We will be having a training session for row coordinators
and those driving the water carts.
Platform Picking Sign up
This web page is for you to sign up for picking on the platform picker for the 2010 harvest. Before you choose your dates and time slots WE ASK that you please review the information below. Then click on the weeks schedule to the left to see what dates and times are availiable.
1. Dates and times for the Platform are first come first served.
2. The time slots are 3 hour blocks. If you cannot be at your assignment the full three hours please choose a different time. (it takes 8 pickers to effectively man the platform. any less than 8 will drastically slow production.
3. Once you have submitted your time request, we will check availability and e-mail you with your confirmation and your name will be added to the web site schedule.
4. If the dates and times you chose are already taken you will receive an e-mail asking you to choose another time slot.
5. You will receive an e-mail 2 days prior to your assignment as a reminder.
6. If you cannot fulfill your assignment you will need to get a replacement and notify us with this change so we may update the schedule. (your ward Pear Farm Coordinator may help you find a replacement).
7. Working on the platform is hard and intense work and can be performed by men and women 18 and older (you need to be in good physical condition).
8. If you have been previously trained to operate and drive the
Platform picker you may choose dates and time slots to drive.
(if you would like to be trained contact your ward Pear Farm
Coordinator for more information).
9. You will need to be at the Orchard 15 minutes early. This will
give you time to sign in, locate the platform and get yourself to the
platform prior to your start time.
10. You can view your assignments by clicking on the week
schedule you signed up for. There you will be able to see others
who you will be working with. This can be helpful in car pooling
rides.
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