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How much do seasonal factory worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal factory worker in the United States is $16.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a seasonal factory worker?

Seasonal factory workers are employees hired by manufacturing companies to help meet increased production demands during peak seasons, such as holidays or harvest times. These positions are typically temporary and last for a set period, often a few weeks to several months. Seasonal factory workers may be involved in various tasks like assembly, packaging, quality control, or shipping. Their work helps factories manage large volumes of products efficiently during busy times. These roles are ideal for individuals seeking short-term employment or extra income.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a seasonal factory worker?

To thrive as a Seasonal Factory Worker, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, good physical stamina, and the ability to follow safety and operational procedures. Familiarity with basic manufacturing equipment, assembly line tools, and inventory systems is often required. Reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail are valuable soft skills that enhance performance in this role. These skills and qualities are important to ensure productivity, safety, and smooth operations during peak production periods.

What challenges do seasonal factory workers face and how can they be managed?

Seasonal Factory Workers often encounter challenges such as adjusting to fast-paced production schedules, learning new processes quickly, and adapting to varying shift hours. It’s important to stay organized and communicate regularly with supervisors or team leads, especially when tasks or expectations change. Building strong relationships with coworkers can also help, as teamwork is crucial for meeting production targets and maintaining safety standards during busy periods.

What is the difference between Seasonal Factory Worker vs Permanent Factory Worker?

AspectSeasonal Factory WorkerPermanent Factory Worker
CredentialsMinimal, often no formal certification requiredSame, minimal or no formal certification needed
Work EnvironmentFactory setting, often during peak seasonsFactory setting, year-round
Employment DurationTemporary, seasonal periodsOngoing, indefinite
Job DutiesAssembly, packing, quality checks during peak timesSimilar tasks, but consistent year-round

Seasonal Factory Workers are hired for specific peak periods, focusing on tasks like packing and assembly during busy seasons. Permanent Factory Workers work year-round, performing similar duties with more stability. Both roles typically require minimal formal credentials but differ mainly in employment duration and seasonal demand.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Factory Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 69% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,075 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Coffee Factory Worker (Full-Time/Seasonal), $17.50/hour

KAUAI COFFEE

Kalaheo, HI • On-site

$17.50/hr

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:

Supervised by the Coffee Factory Shift Supervisor who issues instructions and checks on work performed. Also directed by the Coffee Factory Operator. Capable of performing with a minimum of supervision during his or her shifts. Uses communication devices such as telephones, two-way radios and paging devices to contact supervision when required.

  • Operates, controls and adjusts Wet and Dry Coffee Plant equipment to maximize throughput with the minimum of losses while maximizing green bean quality in conformance with State of Hawaii, Department of Agricultural Standards for Kauai Coffee Grades (Standards).
  • Cleans, maintains and repairs Wet Plant, Dry Plant and storage equipment and facilities.

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

  • Tools & Equipment Knowledge: Conveyors, washers, ripe/or green cherry separators, pulpers, demucilage machines, dryers, weight scales, silos, de-stoner, moisture meters and analyzers, forklifts, truck and trailer, valves, hullers, polishers, size graders, density tables, color sorters, baggers, containers, logbooks, tags, hand tools, special tools for repair work, cleaning equipment, computerized controls, computer data terminals, etc.
  • Material Use: Coffee cherries, coffee parchment, green beans, air, super sacks, bulk handling crates, burlap bags, pallets, lubricants, cleaning agents, tags, etc.
  • Incumbent must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and taking instructions in the English language. Incumbent must also be capable of lifting 100 pound coffee bags to shoulder height repetitively.

Examples of Work Performed:

  • Responsible for all safety related matters including conducting safety meetings with assigned personnel.
  • Receives and unloads coffee cherries from tractor trailers or other means into coffee factory cherry receiving facilities.
  • Feeds, regulates the flow of cherries into and adjusts coffee cherry washing, cherry separation, pulping, demucilaging and drying equipment.
  • Loads coffee dryers, monitors dryer operating temperatures and coffee moisture levels, terminates the drying process at predetermined coffee moisture levels, unloads dryers, ensures the proper identification and storage of dry parchment coffee.
  • Retrieves from storage, parchment or green bean coffee for processing, re-bagging or shipment. Feeds parchment coffee or green bean coffee into appropriate locations of the plant.
  • Adjusts, operates conveying, de-stoner, hulling, polishing, sizing, density sorting and color sorting equipment to ensure efficient, effective operation of the equipment to produce green bean coffee within criteria set by the Standards.
  • Adjusts, operates bagging equipment to ensure that bags are properly filled to the correct weight, sewn and stacked.
  • Neatly and legibly logs, completes and/or enters data on computer terminals all information required to track plant input and output, report time, prepare coffee shipments, or make material requisitions.
  • Cleans and services all equipment on a regular basis. Performs minor repairs or properly reports the need for plant repairs to the shift supervisor. Assists plant maintenance personnel in plant repairs.
  • Rotates work shift as scheduled.
  • Performs other coffee factory functions as directed.
  • Safely operates lift trucks, trucks, and tractor trailer combinations to move coffee cherries into position for coffee factory receiving, pulp and parchment waste for receipt and disposal, and coffee parchment and beans for storage or processing.
  • Certification and/or licensing may be required (e.g., driver's license, professional license, etc.)

Note: The above job description contains the general data considered necessary to isolate factors affecting the job evaluation and is not to be construed as an accounting of all duties and requirements that may be inherent to the job