About the role
Berry pickers primarily work during the summer half of the year in Sweden and are often employed on a seasonal basis. They work in the agricultural sector harvesting berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. No formal education is required, but experience in similar work can be meritorious.Responsibilities
Berry pickers are responsible for carefully and efficiently picking berries from plants and bushes. They must follow guidelines for quality and ripeness to ensure that only the best berries are harvested. The work also involves sorting and packaging berries for further distribution.Skills and tools
Berry pickers need good physical condition as the work is physically demanding and often performed in a bent or kneeling position. No specific tools are usually required, but knowledge of different types of berries and their stages of ripeness is important. Speed and accuracy are valuable skills in the profession.