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Hourly Cotton Picker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... by picking up trash and sweeping the floors; keep the freezer room organized and sanitized; clean ... Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide ...

... by picking up trash and sweeping the floors; keep the freezer room organized and sanitized; clean ... Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide ...

Warehouse Ambassador

Jenkins Township, PA · On-site

$18.49 - $20.94/hr

... linen and cotton, plush velvet, and luxurious silk from the finest textile mills. With expert ... The base hourly range for this position is $18.49 - $20.94, but the actual compensation may vary ...

Highway Laborer (Seasonal)

Duluth, MN · On-site

$17.57 - $18.32/hr

Salary: $17.57 - $18.32 Hourly Location : County-Wide, MN Job Type: Temporary, Seasonal Job Number ... Applicants will be able to pick their location preference when completing the application. For more ...

Warehouse Ambassador

Jenkins, PA · On-site

$18.49 - $20.94/hr

... linen and cotton, plush velvet, and luxurious silk from the finest textile mills. With expert ... returns, picking, packing, and shipping. Their precision and dedication ensure every customer ...

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How much do hourly cotton picker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly cotton 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 the difference between Hourly Cotton Picker vs Seasonal Cotton Harvester?

AspectHourly Cotton PickerSeasonal Cotton Harvester
CredentialsNone required, physical ability essentialNone required, physical ability essential
Work EnvironmentOpen fields, manual laborOpen fields, machine operation
Employer & Industry UsageFarmers, agricultural companiesFarmers, agricultural companies
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Both roles involve manual labor in cotton fields, but the Hourly Cotton Picker typically refers to workers manually picking cotton on an hourly basis, while Seasonal Cotton Harvester often involves operating machinery to harvest cotton during a specific season. The credentials are similar, with no formal certifications required, and both work in similar environments for agricultural employers. The main difference lies in the method of harvesting—manual versus machine-based.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Cotton Picker job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 16% Internship, 31% Full Time, 49% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $35,221 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

General Labor - 2nd Shift - Vernon, TX

Tyson Foods, Inc.

Vernon, TX • On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Tyson Foods rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 544 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

307th of 434 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Job Details:
To perform the daily tasks and responsibilities of a bacon slice entry level Team Member to include various sanitation duties.
Job Description
Duties will include Bacon Slice department responsibilities and will often assist the Sanitation department. Duties will include, but not limited to feeding pork bellies into the slicer and stacking boxes on pallets, packaging sliced bacon into boxes or packages in a bulk or vacuum package. When assisting Sanitation - Keep all of the offices on the plant grounds cleaned and sanitized; wash hooks and combs and pallets for the processing department; keep the bacon slice lines cleaned by picking up trash and sweeping the floors; keep the freezer room organized and sanitized; clean the floors, pickup pieces off the floors, keep Derind sanitized; keep the trash/cardboard combos emptied out and supply production with empty combos; keep cotton gloves washed and supplied; clean restrooms; wash down machines and equipment as needed; hang plastic where needed. Product and tasks must meet all USDA, Tyson and customer regulations and specifications. Team member will rotate jobs according to department schedule. Pork bellies weigh from 10 to 22 lbs. Finished boxed product will weigh 10 to 35 lbs. Sanitation requires ability to lift upto 70 lbs. Team Members may work in other departments as needed according to production requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be willing to become certified in scissor lift, pallet jack, and forklift if needed to.
  • Must be willing and able to meet all USDA, Tyson, and customer regulations.
  • Must be willing and able to rotate jobs according to department schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be willing and able to lift, push, pull 10 to 70 lbs.
  • Team Members may work in other departments as needed according to production requirements.

This location is not accepting rehires.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
2ND SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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