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How much do cherry farm jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for cherry farm in the United States is $17.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily duties for someone working on a cherry farm?

On a cherry farm, your daily tasks often include monitoring orchard health, irrigating trees, pruning branches, and checking for pests or disease. During harvest season, you will focus on picking cherries, sorting and packaging the fruit, and maintaining picking equipment. You may also assist with applying fertilizers or pesticides according to safety regulations. Teamwork is important, as many tasks—especially harvesting—require coordination and collaboration with fellow workers to meet production targets and ensure fruit quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the cherry farm position, and why are they important?

To thrive working on a cherry farm, you need practical knowledge of fruit cultivation, harvesting techniques, and basic farm machinery operation, often gained through hands-on experience or agricultural coursework. Familiarity with irrigation systems, orchard management software, and pesticide application certifications is valuable for efficient and safe farm operations. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong time management are crucial soft skills that enhance productivity and adaptability to seasonal demands. These abilities help ensure high crop yields, safe work practices, and the smooth running of farm operations.

What is a cherry farm?

A Cherry Farm job involves various tasks related to growing, harvesting, and processing cherries. Workers may pick cherries by hand, sort and pack them, or assist with orchard maintenance such as pruning and irrigation. The job is typically seasonal and requires physical labor, often in outdoor conditions. No prior experience is usually needed, but workers should be comfortable with repetitive tasks and standing for long hours.

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Infographic showing various Cherry Farm job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,097 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Basket Packer - Cherry (Nights)

Foster Farms

Fresno, CA • On-site

$17/hr

Other

Posted 7 days ago


Foster Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

308th of 438 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Place packaged chicken products weighing 4-10 lbs. into racks from floor level to 6' feet high
  • Push/pull full racks of process/packaged chicken weighing up to 1000 lbs. from pack out line.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8+hrs) on concrete floor.
  • Must be able to visually distinguish product types and work at a fast pace
  • Able to bend, reaching, lifting of packages of product weighing 4-10lbs required
  • Able to push/pull full racks of process/packaged chicken from and/or to refrigerated areas.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

  • Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
  • Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
  • Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
  • Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
  • Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
  • Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company,
directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality
food and great moments for millions of families.

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