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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary 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.

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AspectTemporary Potato PickerTemporary Onion Harvester
CredentialsNone required, basic physical abilityNone required, basic physical ability
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Industry UsageFarming, agricultureFarming, agriculture
Job TasksHarvesting potatoes by hand or machineryHarvesting onions by hand or machinery

The main difference between a Temporary Potato Picker and a Temporary Onion Harvester lies in the crop they harvest. Both roles involve outdoor farm work, require no special certifications, and are used within the agriculture industry. The key distinction is the specific crop being harvested, with each job tailored to the unique needs of potatoes or onions.

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Poultry Care Tech (Husker Pride)

Michael Foods Inc.

Wakefield, NE • On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Michael Foods rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

197th of 438 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.


Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Wakefield, Nebraska is known as the Baseball Capital of Nebraska. Milton G. Waldbaum and Dan Gardner founded our egg-processing business in 1950 here in Wakefield. Our location raises chickens and produces tankers of liquid egg to be consumed by our processing facilities.


Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

Works closely with supervisor and maintenance to complete all house duties, cleaning, repairs to equipment, alignments and other modifications to equipment as needed. Responsible for charting and other paperwork. Assists in other areas as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for following instructions.
  • Need to work closely with supervisors and maintenance.
  • Responsible for verifying cage counts following housing.
  • Responsible for weekly cross belt cleaning.
  • Responsible for poultry house equipment repairs between flocks.
  • Responsible for poultry house sanitation between flocks.
  • Responsible for poultry house breast guard clip install.
  • Responsible for poultry house water line alignment
  • Responsible for operating a layer house as needed.
  • Responsible for picking up weekly layer mortality.
  • Responsible for picking up weekly trash collection.
  • Responsible for keeping daily charts on water, temp, and maintenance when running a house.
  • Report any malfunctioning equipment, or equipment damaged during sanitation to maintenance or supervisor.
  • Assist in any other areas needed like (covering fans, trash pickup, cool cell covering, etc.)
  • Support guidelines on Animal Care / UEP.
  • Adhere to safe work practices, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
  • Travel to and work at multiple locations.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

Driver’s license

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • Free of any breathing or asthmatic conditions, dusty and aromatic conditions prevail.
  • Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
  • Have good mechanical knowledge.
  • Ability to work in various positions, standing, bending, kneeling, stoop and bend, etc…
  • Ability to work with chemicals.
  • Ability to safely lift 50 to 75 lbs. occasionally.
  • Ability to obtain training in Lock Out Tag Out, Respiratory, and Hot Works
  • Be able to work individually or with a team with minimal supervision.
  • Be able to work weekends, holidays and over time as needed.
  • Available for flexible schedule and weekend coverage as needed.
Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

Driver’s license

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • Free of any breathing or asthmatic conditions, dusty and aromatic conditions prevail.
  • Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
  • Have good mechanical knowledge.
  • Ability to work in various positions, standing, bending, kneeling, stoop and bend, etc…
  • Ability to work with chemicals.
  • Ability to safely lift 50 to 75 lbs. occasionally.
  • Ability to obtain training in Lock Out Tag Out, Respiratory, and Hot Works
  • Be able to work individually or with a team with minimal supervision.
  • Be able to work weekends, holidays and over time as needed.
  • Available for flexible schedule and weekend coverage as needed.
Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Michael Foods

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While our Michael Foods name has only been around since 1987, our true origins date all the way back to 1908 on a small family farm in New England. Over the past century, our capabilities have grown into innovative food offerings that reduce food safety risk, naturally extended shelf life and simplify food preparation and processing for foodservice kitchens and food manufacturers alike. Today, Michael Foods is a multi-billion-dollar supplier of foodservice, food ingredient and retail offerings that specializes in value-added eggs, and refrigerated potatoes. What’s our secret recipe? Great people, make real great food. Not only in our farms, facilities and offices across the country, but in the communities where we live and work. Explore more about who we are and how we strive to be First in Food for you by clicking below.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Minnetonka, MN, US

Year founded

1908