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Potato Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... potato company with farming operations across multiple regions. We grow seed, fresh, and specialty ... Inspect center pivots, wells, pumps, motors, panels, controls, nozzles, leaks, and related ...

Relief Operator-Days

Mars Hill, ME · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

... potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can ... Inspect bags/trays for proper seal integrity, weight, and verify proper coding on * Provide proper ...

Forklift Operator-Nights

Mars Hill, ME · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

... potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can ... inspection and remove the lift from service if a defect is detected. 4. Ship and receive product ...

Our location produces a variety of potato products. For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of ... Lead and coordinate the personnel who perform the inspection and sampling of ingredients and final ...

Our location produces a variety of potato products. For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of ... Lead and coordinate the personnel who perform the inspection and sampling of ingredients and final ...

Trim & Inspect

Park Rapids, MN · On-site

$21.18/hr

Trim & Inspect Location: Park Rapids, MN Job Requisition ID: Req-260483 Time Type: Full time About ... Trims whole potatoes with a trim knife in a French fry/specialty potato product production facility.

Trim & Inspect

Park Rapids, MN · On-site

$21.18/hr

Trim & Inspect Location: Park Rapids, MN Job Requisition ID: Req-260483 Time Type: Full time About ... Trims whole potatoes with a trim knife in a French fry/specialty potato product production facility.

Trim & Inspect Location: Park Rapids, MN Job Requisition ID: Req-260483 Time Type: Full time About ... Trims whole potatoes with a trim knife in a French fry/specialty potato product production facility.

PACKAGING LABORER

Boardman, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

When we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Our people are a valuable and integral part of our ... Strip out of bags in overflow and waste totes or on add back inspection shakers. Qualifications ...

Relief Operator-Days

Mars Hill, ME

$18.50 - $25/hr

... potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can ... Inspect bags/trays for proper seal integrity, weight, and verify proper coding on * Provide proper ...

Line Technician-Nights

Mars Hill, ME · On-site

$18 - $22.75/hr

... potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can ... inspection results. • May be responsible for verifying incoming materials to ensure they comply ...

Line Technician-Nights

Mars Hill, ME

$18 - $22.75/hr

... potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can ... inspection results. • May be responsible for verifying incoming materials to ensure they comply ...

Forklift Operator-Nights

Mars Hill, ME

$17 - $20/hr

... potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can ... inspection and remove the lift from service if a defect is detected. 4. Ship and receive product ...

Trim & Inspect

MN · On-site

$21.18/hr

Trim & Inspect Location: Park Rapids, MN Job Requisition ID: Req-260483 Time Type: Full time About ... Trims whole potatoes with a trim knife in a French fry/specialty potato product production facility.

Laundry Facilities

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60/hr

... Inspect equipment to determine what is operable and inoperable a. If equipment is inoperable ... potato chip bags and any other unwanted trash from floor and equipment. Mop floor, clean interior ...

Intern - Safety

Wakefield, NE · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

... potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can ... Monitor and analyze data such as, safety inspections, exposure level testing, injuries, safety ...

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How much do potato inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for potato inspector in the United States is $27.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Potato Inspector job?

A Potato Inspector is responsible for examining potatoes to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. This includes checking for size, shape, color, defects, and overall condition based on industry or government regulations. Inspectors may work in farms, processing plants, or distribution centers, documenting findings and ensuring only high-quality potatoes reach consumers. The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of inspection criteria, and sometimes the ability to operate testing equipment.

What are some typical challenges faced by Potato Inspectors during peak harvest season?

During peak harvest season, Potato Inspectors often encounter increased workloads and tight deadlines as large volumes of potatoes need to be evaluated quickly and accurately. The role may involve spending long hours standing in warehouses or outdoors, requiring physical stamina and attention to detail even under pressure. Inspectors must remain vigilant in identifying subtle defects or quality issues that can impact entire shipments. Collaborating closely with farmers, transporters, and quality assurance teams is essential to keep operations running smoothly and maintain high product standards. These challenges make adaptability and efficient work habits especially important during busy periods.

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

To thrive as a Potato Inspector, you need keen attention to detail, a solid understanding of agricultural standards, and experience with quality control procedures, often backed by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inspection tools like calipers, grading equipment, and digital record-keeping systems is commonly required. Strong observational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently or in teams help inspectors excel. These skills are vital to ensure only top-quality potatoes reach consumers and to uphold food safety and industry standards.

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Irrigation Specialist

Plant Grow Harvest

Willcox, AZ • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Salary: $22.00 - $28.00

Irrigation Specialist JD

Location:Willcox, Arizona
Reports To:Farm Supervisor / Agronomy Lead
Employment:Full-time, Hourly, non exempt
Seasonality:Seasonal intensity varies by crop phase

Company Overview

Plant Grow Harvest PGH is a vertically integrated specialty potato company with farming operations across multiple regions. We grow seed, fresh, and specialty potatoes and are building a farming organization defined by field discipline, strong systems, experienced agricultural judgment, and strongpeopleleadership.

The work is seasonal, hands-on, andexecution-critical. The right people for PGH take pride in getting the details right because small misses in farming can become major losses in stand, yield, quality, storability, safety, labor efficiency, or equipment uptime.


Position Overview

The Arizona Irrigation Specialist owns practical irrigation execution and infrastructure awareness for PGH's Arizona potato fields. This role sits at the intersection of crop water needs and the physical systems that deliver water: deep wells, pumps, center pivots, pressure, uniformity, and daily follow-through. PGH needs someone who can help ensure the right amount of water gets applied at the righttimeand that system problems are caught before the crop pays the price.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute and verify irrigation schedules based on crop stage, soil moisture, weather, ET, and agronomy input.
  • Monitor soil moisture, crop stress, application timing, pressure, pivot performance, and field conditions.
  • Inspect center pivots, wells, pumps, motors, panels, controls, nozzles, leaks, and related infrastructure for operating issues.
  • Escalate water supply, pressure, uniformity, pump, pivot, electrical, or crop stress issues the same day they appear.
  • Maintainirrigation records showing what was planned, what happened, and what changed.
  • Coordinate with agronomy, maintenance, operators, and farm leadership to keep water execution aligned with crop needs.
  • Support preventive maintenance routines and basic troubleshooting for irrigation infrastructure.


What Success Looks Like

  • Fieldsproperlyirrigated.
  • Irrigation events are completed on time, at the correct duration, pressure, and uniformity.
  • Pivot, pump, well, and pressure issues are caught early.
  • Soil moisture ismaintainedwithin target ranges by field and crop stage.
  • Irrigation records are current,accurate, and useful for management review.


Qualifications

  • 3+ years of irrigation, crop water management, pump/well, center pivot, farm operations, or infrastructure experience preferred.
  • Strong practical understanding of soil moisture, water timing, pressure, application uniformity, and crop stage water needs.
  • Experience with center pivots, deep wells, pumps, telemetry, field sensors, or irrigation maintenancestronglypreferred.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize system problems before they become failures.
  • Comfort using field maps, records, spreadsheets, irrigation notes, or simple reporting tools.
  • Valid driver's licenserequired.

Work Environment and Seasonality

This role is based in Willcox, Arizona. Work is primarily field-based and includes heat, dust, long days, early starts, equipment movement, and seasonal urgency. Planting, irrigation,harvest, and critical maintenance windows may require extended hours and weekend work.

Compensation

  • Hourly range:$22 - $28.00
  • 9 company-paid holidays
  • 10 daysof PTO