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A & A Riverways

A & A RIVERWAYS ORDER FULFILLMENT

Cairo, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

You get to fulfil crews' favorite potato chips or a line boat cooks favorite cake mix to keep the ... They locate, prepare, and package merchandise, ensuring the accuracy of orders prior to pick up.

Wise Snacks

E-Commerce Support Administrator

Moonachie, NJ · On-site

$20.50 - $25.25/hr

Prepare all packages for UPS pick up daily * Generate shipping labels for all deliveries * Key all ... including potato chips; cheese flavored baked and fried corn snacks, tortilla chips, pretzels ...

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Michael Foods

Pasteurizer Loader 2nd shift

Lansing, IL

$17 - $20/hr

... potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can ... pick up all material neatly in proper amounts and heights. 7. To take care of all eggs stuck to ...

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How much do potato picker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for potato 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 are the typical working conditions for a Potato Picker?

Potato Pickers usually work outdoors in fields, often exposed to variable weather conditions including heat, cold, or rain, and should be prepared for physical labor such as bending, lifting, and carrying potatoes throughout the day. The job may require early start times during peak harvest season and sometimes weekend work to meet production goals. Most Potato Pickers work as part of a team supervised by a field manager or crew leader, fostering cooperation to efficiently complete the harvest. Wearing suitable clothing and understanding basic field safety guidelines can make the workday more comfortable and productive for new team members.

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

To thrive as a Potato Picker, you need good physical stamina, manual dexterity, and basic agricultural know-how, with no formal education required but previous farm work being advantageous. The role may use simple tools like gloves, baskets, or small harvesting implements, though mechanized equipment is sometimes involved. Reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude are standout soft skills in this often fast-paced, outdoor environment. These skills and qualities are crucial to efficiently meeting harvesting targets, maintaining product quality, and supporting a smooth workflow.

What is a Potato Picker job?

A Potato Picker is responsible for harvesting potatoes from fields, either by hand or using machinery. The job involves gathering, sorting, and sometimes packaging potatoes for transport. It requires physical stamina, as it includes bending, lifting, and working in various weather conditions. Potato pickers often work seasonally and may be employed by farms or agricultural companies.

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PRODUCTION PACKER - 1st and 2nd Shift

PRODUCTION PACKER - 1st and 2nd Shift

Alsum Farms & Produce

Friesland, WI • On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

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Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Packer is responsible for stacking bags and boxes of fresh produce in bins and

onto pallets. The position also ensures the accuracy of the count or weight of the finished product. Your goal is to

accurately pack and identify finished goods in a secure manner that prepares them for warehouse storage and customer

shipment. Always improving. Always serving. Always winning together. Exceeding expectations every day.



Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Repacking potatoes:

  • Learn stacking patterns in order to correctly stack bags and boxes of potatoes
  • Stack 50-pound boxes correctly and neatly on a pallet
  • Stack 50-pound bales correctly and neatly on a pallet
  • Stack 5-pound, 8-pound, 10-pound, 15-pound, and 20-pound bags in bins correctly and neatly
  • Set up pallets and bins throughout the day as needed to keep the packaging process running efficiently
  • Wrap bins with plastic wrap or netting when necessary
  • Weigh potatoes to make sure the bags and boxes weigh the correct amount

Clean-Up

  • Clean up around the machine you’re working on that day
  • Pick up good produce and put it into the production cycle on an ongoing basis throughout the day
  • Pick up garbage and dispose of properly
  • Clean items on Master Sanitation Schedule as required

Miscellaneous

  • Unload rail cars and trailers as necessary
  • Dump 100-pound bags of potatoes into holding bin
  • Clean out potato bins
  • Tear open returned bags of potatoes and dump them into bins
  • Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team
  • Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

  • Must be agile to climb stationary ladders and into potato bins
  • Various repetitive movements and good manual dexterity to perform required tasks
  • Exposure to airborne particles or fumes
  • Must be able to lift. Move, and carry 50-pound boxes and 100-pound bags of potatoes
  • Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas