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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal light packing 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 Seasonal Light Packing vs Seasonal Heavy Packing?

AspectSeasonal Light PackingSeasonal Heavy Packing
CertificationsNone typically requiredNone typically required
Work EnvironmentIndoor, controlled environmentIndoor, often more physically demanding
Job DutiesHandling lightweight items, organizing, packingHandling heavier items, bulk packing, lifting
Industry UsageRetail, gift shops, seasonal eventsManufacturing, warehousing, logistics

Seasonal Light Packing involves packing lightweight items in controlled environments, often for retail or seasonal events. In contrast, Seasonal Heavy Packing requires handling heavier items, often in manufacturing or warehouse settings. Both roles may not require certifications but differ mainly in physical demands and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Light Packing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,506 per year, or $16.1 per hour.
Seasonal Market Garden Assistant (PT)

Seasonal Market Garden Assistant (PT)

The Ground

Carlton, OR • On-site

$17/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

ABOUT TABULA RASA FARMS
Tabula Rasa Farms is a 440 acre, diversified, regenerative farm that sits amongst the foothills of Oregon's Coast Range, 4 miles west of Carlton, OR. We have an integrated livestock and garden operation where we raise grass-fed/grass-finished cattle, forested and pasture-raised heritage breed hogs, laying hens, and turkeys. Our 3 acre market garden runs a 4-season program growing 140 varieties of vegetables and fruits supporting local restaurants and a CSA program.
Tabula Rasa Farms is part of the ecosystem of The Ground which is based in the beautiful Willamette Valley. The Ground is a business that connects farm, food, and people through hospitality.
WHY WE NEED YOU
We are seeking a self-motivated, skilled individual with a passion for gardening to assist during our peak season in our market garden. This is a part-time position, working Tuesday-Thursday, and likely working through December
The Seasonal Garden Assistant works closely with the Market Garden Leads, Farm Operations Manager and other farm employees to assist with planting, harvesting, washing, packaging, and cleaning fresh produce. Your responsibilities include helping with weeding, pruning, plant and soil maintenance, seeding, transplanting, and more. Other duties include keeping accurate records of all market garden operations, such as seeding and harvesting schedules, pest and diseases. As a garden assistant, you will use a variety of hand tools and machinery to complete your tasks, so you should be familiar with garden equipment. Occasionally, you may also help with feeding, watering, and moving livestock as needed.
Responsibilities:
  • Be receptive to learning new methods of farming/gardening and sharing existing knowledge of farming/gardening.
  • Support food production goals and ongoing garden maintenance through daily tasks such as seeding, planting, watering, weeding, mulching and mowing.
  • Propagate plants from seed in high tunnel.
  • Process vegetables for distribution including harvesting, washing, bunching, and packing.
  • Perform light data entry and other record-keeping.
  • Maintain garden areas by operating gas-powered string trimmer, tiller, and mower as needed.
  • Install, maintain, and operate drip and overhead irrigation systems.
  • Occasional farm and animal assistance dependent on need and other work priorities.

Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
Must-Have:
  • Current, valid driver's license and clean driving record in order to be insurable for farm vehicle use
  • Reliable transportation
  • 1-2 years of experience in small-scale farming or vegetable gardening.
  • Ability to maintain focus while performing repetitive tasks
  • Ready to work outside, in all types of weather
  • Able to meet the physical demands of farm labor, such as walking, standing, reaching, stooping, squatting, lifting up to 50 lbs and working indoors and outdoors in cold, hot or wet conditions on uneven surfaces
  • Excited to learn/deepen knowledge of market gardening best practices and techniques
  • Open to direction and working well in a team

Nice-to-Have:
  • Comfortable using Microsoft suite.
  • Experience with BCS (or other) walk-behind-tractors and implements.
  • Experience with irrigation system installation and repair, both drip and overhead.
  • Experience starting plants in a greenhouse or high tunnel.
  • Experience using tractors, skid steers, and related implements.

Schedule:
Part time: Average 24-30 hrs/week, Tuesday-Thursday
Full time: 40+ hrs/week, Monday-Friday
Wages and Benefits:
$17/hr
No benefits as this is a temporary, seasonal position
HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL, COMUNÍQUESE PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL, GRACIAS!
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