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Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Haskell, TX · On-site

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Quinlan, TX

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Longview, TX · On-site

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Wichita Falls, TX

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Longview, TX

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Troup, TX

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Wichita Falls, TX

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Wichita Falls, TX · On-site

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Bullard, TX

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Kilgore, TX · On-site

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Palestine, TX

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Hallsville, TX · On-site

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Henrietta, TX

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Iowa Park, TX

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Grand Saline, TX

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

Sonic Drive-In

Supervisor

Quitman, TX · On-site

... picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice ...

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How much do onion picker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for onion 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 an Onion Picker job?

An Onion Picker is responsible for harvesting onions from fields, either by hand or using specialized tools. The job involves bending, kneeling, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Onion Pickers must sort, gather, and sometimes pack onions for transport. It is a physically demanding role that requires stamina and attention to detail to ensure quality produce.

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

To thrive as an Onion Picker, you need physical stamina, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to work efficiently in outdoor, sometimes challenging, environments; no formal education is usually required, but prior experience in agricultural harvesting is helpful. The role may involve the use of basic hand tools such as knives or shears, and familiarity with safe handling and packing procedures is beneficial. Reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork are important soft skills for ensuring quality and meeting production targets. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining productivity, ensuring crop quality, and supporting smooth operations in fast-paced harvest seasons.

What is the typical work environment for an Onion Picker, and what should I expect during the harvest season?

Onion Pickers typically work in large open fields, often exposed to varying weather conditions, including heat and occasional rain. During the harvest season, the work can be physically demanding and may require long hours to ensure all crops are gathered at peak freshness. You will likely work as part of a team, coordinating closely to pick, sort, and prepare onions for transport. Weekly routines can include both fieldwork and basic quality inspections, making adaptability and strong communication valuable assets. If you enjoy outdoor work and are comfortable with a hands-on, collaborative role, this position can be both rewarding and essential to the agricultural process.

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Infographic showing various Onion Picker job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $35,221 per year, or $16.9 per hour.
Salinas-Tres Picos Onion Heavy Labor Harvester

Salinas-Tres Picos Onion Heavy Labor Harvester

Tanimura & Antle

Cantua Creek, CA • On-site

$17.04/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Full Time Seasonal: Yes
Job Duties: The following is a job description for heavy labor harvesters working in onion. A member of an onion harvest crew must be able to perform all the responsibilities and general job specifications outlined below: The employee must work as a member of an onion heavy labor harvest crew performing the following tasks in the harvesting of onions under the direction of a foreperson or supervisor. Employees shall work under close supervision of a crew leader and receive specific instructions on required tasks and results expected. Employees perform routine tasks that require a limited exercise of judgment that will build harvesting skills and efficiencies. Specifically, an employee:
  • Harvests all onions, meeting the specifications set forth by the supervisor for the onion crop being harvested, by selecting the size and quality of the onions to be harvested as specified by the supervisor. Walks, bends, sits, or kneels and grabs the product according to specifications of supervisor; trims the roots off the onion bulb, trims the stalks off the onion bulb, and places bulb in a designated bucket.
  • Hauls the full harvest buckets (25-35 lbs/bucket) to a bin area and has his buckets verified by a designated puncher. The harvester then dumps the contents of his/her bucket into the bin and returns to harvesting the product.
  • Cleans-up fields, which may consist of picking up trash, and any other weed or debris, etc. removing it from the field just before, during and after harvest as needed.
  • Provides regular, reliable, predictable attendance. Is responsible for sharpening scissors/shears with sharpening materials provided.
  • Works in a safe manner to prevent injury to him/her-self and others.
  • Respects and gets-along with members of supervision directing the work.

Location(s): Tres Picos Ranch & Salinas Valley
Experience Required: No
Special Requirements: General Specifications: Employee must stand, sit, crouch, bend, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 66 pounds in the course of performing required activities. Employees must listen to, understand, and follow instructions of Company row bosses, forepersons, supervisors and managers. Employees are expected to assist in maintaining work areas and Company property in a neat and clean condition by not littering or in any deliberate way defacing Company property. Rest and meal periods must be taken in the assigned area(s) for food safety reasons unless an off-site rest or meal period is elected by the employee. Work is performed in open fields and may involve exposure to mud, dust, wind, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Temperatures can range from 30 degrees Fahrenheit to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the period of employment. Employees should come prepared with appropriate clean clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described.
Number of Hours Per Week: 35
Work Schedule (Start/End time): 7:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
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