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Perdue Farms

Chick Delivery Helper

Salisbury, MD

$15.45/hr

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... As a Chicken Delivery Helper, you'll play a key role in ensuring chicks reach their destination ...

Perdue Farms

Chick Delivery Helper

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$15.45/hr

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... As a Chicken Delivery Helper, you'll play a key role in ensuring chicks reach their destination ...

Perdue Farms

Chick Delivery Helper

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$15.45/hr

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... As a Chicken Delivery Helper, you?ll play a key role in ensuring chicks reach their destination ...

Perdue Farms

Chick Delivery Helper

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$15.45/hr

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... As a Chicken Delivery Helper, you'll play a key role in ensuring chicks reach their destination ...

Noble Goat Milk Products LLC

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Multiple Opportunities

Franklin, TN · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Help wanted on goat dairy helping with milking the goats, animal care, general farm work, cheese making, product distribution to stores and restaurants in company vehicle and sales at farmers markets.

Noble Goat Milk Products LLC

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Multiple Opportunities

Franklin, TN · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Help wanted on goat dairy helping with milking the goats, animal care, general farm work, cheese making, product distribution to stores and restaurants in company vehicle and sales at farmers markets.

Aviagen

Positions in Gainesville, GA (CWT)

Gainesville, GA

$18.75 - $24.25/hr

Our employment opportunities range from farm help taking care of the birds to hatchery staff to maintenance anddrivers. Some locations have specialized teams that have unique jobs for example ...

Bass Pro Shops

General Helper-Dogwood Canyon

Ridgedale, MO · On-site

$12.75 - $14.75/hr

General Helper Dogwood Canyon is looking for a General Helper to support the day-to-day care of farm animals and assists with basic upkeep of a private property. This role is primarily focused on ...

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How much do farmer helper jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for farmer helper in the United States is $16.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Farmer Helper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Farmer Helper, you need basic agricultural knowledge, physical stamina, and the ability to follow instructions, with experience in farm labor often preferred but not always required. Familiarity with tools such as tractors, irrigation systems, and hand tools is common, although formal certifications are rarely necessary. Strong work ethic, reliability, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These skills ensure efficient farm operations, contribute to teamwork, and help maintain productivity and safety in a demanding environment.

What are the typical daily tasks and responsibilities for a Farmer Helper?

Farmer Helpers typically assist with a wide range of tasks such as planting, watering, weeding, harvesting crops, feeding livestock, and maintaining equipment or farm facilities. Their day-to-day duties often vary depending on the season and the needs of the farm. They may also help with sorting produce, cleaning animal enclosures, and assisting with irrigation or fencing repairs. Collaboration with farmers and other helpers is common, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and safely.

What are Farmer Helpers?

Farmer Helpers are individuals who assist farmers with a variety of tasks on a farm, such as planting, harvesting, feeding animals, cleaning equipment, and maintaining fields. They play a supportive role in daily farm operations and may work with crops, livestock, or both, depending on the type of farm. Farmer Helpers usually work under the direction of a farmer or farm manager and help ensure that farm activities run smoothly and efficiently.

What is the difference between Farmer Helper vs Farm Worker?

AspectFarmer HelperFarm Worker
Required CredentialsMinimal; on-the-job training often providedMinimal; on-the-job training often provided
Work EnvironmentOn farms, assisting with planting, harvesting, and general farm tasksOn farms, performing manual labor such as planting, harvesting, and equipment operation
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in agricultural settings, assisting farmersUsed broadly in agriculture for manual labor roles
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for entry-level farm rolesMore general farm labor roles

Farmer Helpers assist farmers with various tasks on the farm, often requiring minimal credentials and working closely in agricultural environments. Farm Workers perform manual labor tasks such as planting and harvesting, with similar work environments. The roles overlap in industry and work setting, but Farmer Helpers typically support farmers directly, while Farm Workers focus on executing specific labor tasks.

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Infographic showing various Farmer Helper job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,190 per year, or $16.4 per hour.
Chick Delivery Helper

Chick Delivery Helper

Perdue Farms

Salisbury, MD

$15.45/hr

Other

Posted 27 days ago

Perdue Farms rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

271st of 377 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Be part of a critical team that keeps our hatchery operations running smoothly! As a Chicken Delivery Helper, you'll play a key role in ensuring chicks reach their destination safely and efficiently. You'll support the delivery driver in loading, transporting, and unloading chicks with care, helping maintain top-notch animal welfare while keeping operations on track. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on our poultry program and the start of a healthy flock.

This position is a piece rate position and is paid $0.0234 per mile completed and $0.0982 per box completed with average earnings ranging from $15.45 per hour, guaranteed minimum wage laws apply. Annual bonus (variable depending on performance) as well as overtime may be available.

Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the driver in the loading of chicks onto the Smithway chick transport vehicle.

  • Assist with the off-loading of fully loaded pallets from the Smithway, and the reloading of emptied pallets.

  • Remove stacked chick boxes from pallets approx. 7 feet high and gently empty the chicks onto the ground.

  • Restack empty chick boxes onto pallets and prepare them for return to the hatchery.

  • Adhere to all biosecurity and safety requirements.

  • Remove bio-security garments and dispose of all refuse at the farm.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by Hatchery management.

Minimum Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Reading and writing skills are preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

  • Work environment includes, but not limited to, moving in an upright position, and working on a dry, concrete, sawdust and plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval.

  • Must be able to lift, control and carry up to 50 lbs. at distances of up to 200 feet.

  • Exposure to temperature ranges from 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.

  • Exposure to airborne chick down, vaccine, disinfectants, and other chemicals used in hatchery & breeder management.

  • Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting and grasping varies in repetitions, distances, degrees, angles, weights, height, intervals of time, objects grasped and body positions depending upon the task being performed.

  • Normal exposure to chemicals listed in plant MSDS.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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