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Tanimura and Antle

Onion Shed Heavy Labor Packer

Hollister, CA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... in our onion packing and storage facility. This physically demanding role involves lifting ... shed. Workers will perform tasks under close supervision, following specific instructions from a ...

Tanimura & Antle

Onion Shed Forklift Operator

Hollister, CA · On-site

$18 - $21.25/hr

Onion Shed Forklift Operator The Onion Shed Forklift Operator consolidates products on sales orders ... Maintain a clean and damage-free cold storage/packing area. * Hand-stack product when necessary.

The Ground

$18 - $20/hr

Lead daily pack shed operations including washing, sorting, bunching, packing, and organizing produce for distribution Delegate tasks to team members based on strengths, skills, and daily operational ...

The Ground

Market Garden Pack Shed Lead

Carlton, OR · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead daily pack shed operations including washing, sorting, bunching, packing, and organizing produce for distribution * Delegate tasks to team members based on strengths, skills, and daily ...

Tabula Rasa Farms

Market Garden Pack Shed Lead

Carlton, OR

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead daily pack shed operations including washing, sorting, bunching, packing, and organizing produce for distribution * Delegate tasks to team members based on strengths, skills, and daily ...

Tanimura & Antle

Onion Shed Forklift Operator

Hollister, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

The Onion Shed Forklift Operator consolidates products on sales orders, warehouses, and rotates all ... Maintain a clean and damage-free cold storage/packing area.Hand-stack product when necessary.Ensure ...

Tanimura and Antle

Onion Shed Forklift Operator

Hollister, CA · On-site

$18 - $21.25/hr

The Onion Shed Forklift Operator consolidates products on sales orders, warehouses, and rotates all ... Maintain a clean and damage-free cold storage/packing area. * Hand-stack product when necessary.

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How much do packing shed jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for packing shed in the United States is $16.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Packing Shed vs Packing Line Worker?

AspectPacking ShedPacking Line Worker
CredentialsMinimal, often on-the-job trainingMinimal, often on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentIndoor, warehouse or farm settingIndoor, factory or processing plant
Industry UsageCommon in agriculture, food processingCommon in manufacturing, food production
Job FocusHandling, sorting, and packing produce or goodsOperating packing machinery, assembling products

The main difference between a Packing Shed and a Packing Line Worker lies in their work scope and environment. Packing Sheds are typically large outdoor or semi-outdoor facilities focused on sorting and packing agricultural products, while Packing Line Workers operate machinery on production lines within factories. Both roles require similar skills and are essential in the supply chain, but their work settings and specific tasks differ.

What is a packing shed?

Packing shed jobs involve sorting, grading, and packing agricultural produce such as fruits and vegetables in a facility known as a packing shed. Workers may be responsible for inspecting produce for quality, cleaning, labeling, and preparing items for shipment or sale. These roles are vital in ensuring that products meet market standards and reach consumers in good condition. Packing shed jobs often require attention to detail, the ability to work quickly, and sometimes involve physical labor. They are common in regions with large agricultural production.

What are the typical challenges faced by workers in a packing shed, and how can they be managed?

Packing shed workers often encounter challenges such as working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines, repetitive tasks that can lead to fatigue, and the need for careful attention to detail to ensure product quality. Managing these challenges involves maintaining good communication with team members, following safety protocols, and taking regular breaks to reduce physical strain. Employers typically provide on-the-job training and promote teamwork to help workers adapt and thrive in this setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a packing shed worker?

To thrive as a Packing Shed Worker, you need attention to detail, manual dexterity, and basic math skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with conveyor belts, packing machinery, and inventory tracking systems is typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under time constraints are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure products are packed accurately and efficiently, maintaining quality standards and meeting production targets.
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Infographic showing various Packing Shed job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,506 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Forklift Operator 2nd shift

Keystone Potato Products LLC

Tremont, PA • On-site

$19 - $20.50/hr

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Job description

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. PLEASE DETAIL RELEVANT WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 6:00 AM- 2:00PM

SUMMARY Responsible for operating sit-down industrial lift truck (forklift) and or electric ride-on or walk behind hand jacks to perform a variety of lifting and moving tasks within potato packing and shipping warehouses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Learn and perform specific safety and operational procedures for each type of forklift used in the warehouse, including daily inspection, changing of batteries and/or propane tanks, and troubleshooting of maintenance issues.
  • Report any damage of truck before loading or unloading.
  • Learn P.O. # system utilized in the potato packing shed as well as the inventory system and utilizing scan guns to obtain inventory.
  • Follow the Good Manufacturing Practices utilized in the potato packing shed.
  • Depending upon area assigned on a daily basis, tasks could include but are not limited to:
    • Moving finished pallets away from packing lines/tote dumper
    • Re-supplying empty pallets to packing lines/keeping bins filled
    • Supplying packing lines with potatoes by either emptying totes or bin boxes into hopper(s).
    • Moving full bin boxes away from washer and/or sizer, and re-supplying empty boxes/tote dumper.
    • Bins must be removed in all weather conditions.
    • Assist with unloading incoming product, assuring that product is properly labeled, safely stacked, and stored in designated area.
    • Assist with loading/unloading outgoing/incoming trucks, which includes assuring that each outgoing pallet is properly labeled, picking/stacking and scanning orders, and properly placing pallets on truck in manner that they will ride securely.
    • Report damaged pallets, product, or packaging.
    • Coordinate dumping of product into bin boxes and monitor counts. Separate and scan labeled items.
    • Supply packing lines with empty bags and other packaging supplies.
    • Properly place product in rack. Train others how to do so. Ensure broken pallets are not put in rack.
    • Follow product usage guide.
    • Alert supervisor of possible old inventory. When identified, move to front to make more visible.
    • Assist during planting and harvest seasons with loading and unloading bulk field trucks, moving seed and harvested product, monitoring and mapping storage for product and seed.
    • Assist with keeping coolers, bays, dock areas and main packing floor areas neat and sanitary: removing broken pallets and bin boxes, emptying garbage barrels and boxes, sweeping and keeping garbage build-up to a minimum.
    • Keep product within coolers rotated on first-in, first-out basis.
    • Keep bag storage areas clean and organized.
    • Ensure overhead doors are closed.
    • Must read and understand written instructions on what needs to be done as well as write legibly.
    • Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
    • Must have flexibility in schedule as well as traveling (Working at other company properties)


SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Help perform general plant cleaning and sanitation as well as outside areas.
  • Identify good vs. bad pallets and bins.
  • If trained and qualified, assist with jockeying trucks around facility.
  • If trained and qualified, utilize snowplow to assist with facility snow removal.
  • Perform other tasks as requested during slower times including assisting where necessary in all aspects of the potato packing process.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

POSITION STANDARDS

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

· No Jewelry

· No Visible Piercings

· Restrained Hair

· No Food or Gum

· Steel Toe Shoes

· Visible ID Badge

· Unsoiled/Untorn Clothing

· No Drinks other than Plain Water

· Smoking ONLY in designated areas

· No Polished/False Fingernails

Safety

· Employees must follow standard operating procedures to ensure a safe working environment

Physical Requirements/Range of Motion

· Walking

· Sitting

· Standing

· Reaching

· Kneeling

· Climbing

· Bending

· Squatting

· Lift 60lbs without assistance

· Lift 60+ to 100 lbs with assistance

· Push or Pull up to 100lbs

Working Conditions Outside of Office

· Hot or Cold Temperatures

· A variety of dusts may be present

· Chemicals may be Present

· Walking surfaces may be uneven

Cleaning Duties

· Sweep

· Dust

· Wipe Down Machinery

· Keep Work Areas Neat

· Wash Equipment & Bins with Pressure Washer & Disinfectant


2nd shift - From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.