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Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Combine Operator

Weston, OR

Safely and efficiently operate combines, tractors, harvesters, pickers, and other harvesting equipment to collect crops. * Conduct routine preoperation inspections to ensure all machinery is in safe ...

Seneca Foods

2026 Hancock Seasonal Ag Employment

Hancock, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $17.25/hr

Operate pea combine and/or corn harvester to pick the crop and assist with minor machine repairs, adjustments, maintenance, and sanitation. • Crop Sampler: Collect 15- to 20-pound samples of peas ...

Lakeside Foods, Inc

Combine Operator

Weston, OR

Key ResponsibilitiesSafely and efficiently operate combines, tractors, harvesters, pickers, and other harvesting equipment to collect crops.Conduct routine pre operation inspections to ensure all ...

Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Combine Operator

Weston, OR · On-site

Safely and efficiently operate combines, tractors, harvesters, pickers, and other harvesting equipment to collect crops. * Conduct routine pre-operation inspections to ensure all machinery is in safe ...

Lakeside Foods

Combine Operator

Weston, OR

Safely and efficiently operate combines, tractors, harvesters, pickers, and other harvesting equipment to collect crops. * Conduct routine pre‑operation inspections to ensure all machinery is in ...

Titan Pro

Distribution Specialist

Clear Lake, IA · On-site

Vision insurance Company Overview Titan Pro is a growing independent ag retailer that supplies crop ... Pick Task Generation • Small Parcel Shipment Processing Education and Work Experience: • ...

Seneca Foods

2026 Ripon AG Seasonal Employment

Ripon, WI · On-site

$15.25 - $17.75/hr

Operate pea combine and/or corn harvester to pick the crop and assist with minor machine repairs, adjustments, maintenance, and sanitation. • Crop Sampler: Collect 15- to 20-pound samples of peas ...

SENECA FOODS

2026 Hancock Seasonal Ag Employment

Hancock, WI

$14.75 - $17.25/hr

Operate pea combine and/or corn harvester to pick the crop and assist with minor machine repairs, adjustments, maintenance, and sanitation. Crop Sampler: Collect 15- to 20-pound samples of peas and ...

SENECA FOODS

2026 Ripon AG Seasonal Employment

Ripon, WI

$15.25 - $17.75/hr

Operate pea combine and/or corn harvester to pick the crop and assist with minor machine repairs, adjustments, maintenance, and sanitation. Crop Sampler: Collect 15- to 20-pound samples of peas and ...

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How much do crop picker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for crop picker in the United States is $16.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Crop Picker job?

A Crop Picker is responsible for harvesting fruits, vegetables, or other crops by hand or using basic tools. They work on farms, orchards, or greenhouses, selecting and collecting ripe produce while ensuring minimal damage. The job may involve bending, lifting, and standing for long periods, often in various weather conditions. Crop Pickers play a crucial role in the agricultural industry by helping ensure a steady supply of fresh produce. Some positions may also include sorting, packing, or assisting with general farm maintenance.

What is the typical work environment like for a Crop Picker?

Crop Pickers usually work outdoors in fields, orchards, or greenhouses, often exposed to varying weather conditions and temperatures. The role typically involves standing, bending, and lifting for extended periods, working closely with a team to ensure crops are harvested efficiently and handled with care. Most positions follow a seasonal schedule with variable hours based on crop readiness and market demand. Some employers provide on-site amenities such as transportation, water, and basic protective equipment. Teamwork, communication, and adaptability are important to ensure a productive and safe work environment.

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

To thrive as a Crop Picker, you need good physical stamina, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail, often with no formal education requirements. Familiarity with basic agricultural tools like picking knives, baskets, and occasionally mechanized harvesters is helpful. Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for efficient, safe harvesting and meeting production targets in often fast-paced, outdoor environments.

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Infographic showing various Crop Picker job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $35,221 per year, or $16.9 per hour.
General Labor - SEASONAL

General Labor - SEASONAL

Dan & Jerry's Greenhouses LLC

Harrisonville, MO

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Growing To Serve You
We exist to bring beauty and joy to our communities through our high-quality plants.

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION FROM JANUARY - MAY.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plant, cultivate, and maintain crops and plants, to pick, ship and sell to our customers. General maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment is also required.
SAFETY:
Safety is a top priority at Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouses. You will take an active role in promoting a safe working culture by attending monthly safety meetings. We want all employees, customers, and guests to Arrive Safe, Be Safe and Leave Safe.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (comprehensive, but not limited to):
Greenhouse Production:
  • Responsible for all aspects of plant growing including seeding, pruning, transplanting, spacing, watering, hanging baskets.
  • Set, pull, sort and store plants according to variety, growing needs and shipments.
  • Perform irrigation activities, including setting up and moving irrigation pipes and equipment and watering plants both by hand and automated irrigation systems.
  • Move containerized plants using rolling carts.
  • Unload carts/bins/trucks/wagons at designated market and sort product for quality issues and repackage for sales.
Field Production:
  • Perform field maintenance activities including pulling weeds, thinning crops, and spraying plants with herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.
  • Remove trash, rocks, and debris from the planting/ harvest area.
  • At harvest, will be instructed to select vegetables based on specifications set by the supervisor.
  • Operate tractors, sprayers, cultivators, planters, mowers, plows, disks, and other farm equipment.
Facility Grounds and Equipment Maintenance:
  • Construction, uncover and/or recover greenhouses, with or without the use of power tools.
  • Maintain facilities grounds including weeding, mowing and snow removal as necessary.
  • Assist with the maintenance and repair of equipment.
  • Be able to operate equipment with or without direction, in a manner that protects the operator, visitors, other employees, plants, crops, trees, facilities and equipment.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Prior experience working on a nursery handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities.
  • Minimum of 3 months prior experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES amp; PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
  • Demonstrated ownership for decisions and actions.
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic, flexible with work hours, and willing to be available when necessary.
  • Does what it takes to get the job done.
The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience may provide necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Work is to be done in the field and/or greenhouse for long periods of time.
  • Workers may assist in loading trucks with nursery products up to 50 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. If there are heavier items, they will require a team lift.
  • Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time.
  • Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking.
  • Allergies may affect worker’s ability to perform the job.
  • Workers will be required to bend and stoop to pick crops, cut the vines using a knife and carry crops to bins, carts, wagons and trucks.
  • Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day. Extreme temperatures may range from -10 to 100+ F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop operations.
  • Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / TRAVEL:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Typically, those in this or comparable roles will spend most of their time working side-by-side with employees in a production and greenhouse environment with few physical hazards.
  • Local travel may be required.
  • Environments can at times be dusty, warm, and humid.

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