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Order Picker- Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

$16 - $18.75/hr

Operates a handheld scanner to pick material from dedicated locations in the warehouse ... Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent ...

Order Picker- Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

$16 - $18.75/hr

Operates a handheld scanner to pick material from dedicated locations in the warehouse ... Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent ...

Material Handler Mid Shift

Kill Buck, NY · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

This role is responsible for handling, storing, and distributing finished tobacco products with a ... Accurately pick, stage, and prepare outbound shipments according to orders, shipping schedules, and ...

Material Handler 2nd Shift

Kill Buck, NY · On-site

$15 - $18.50/hr

This role is responsible for handling, storing, and distributing finished tobacco products with a ... Accurately pick, stage, and prepare outbound shipments according to orders, shipping schedules, and ...

Warehouse Order Picker

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$21.95/hr

Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners ... All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace ...

PIT Operator

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Case picks and inventory movement to replenish pick locations. * Cycle Counts for OverStock ... As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package ...

Seasonal Associate

Danville, VA

$14 - $16.25/hr

Picking: Remove stems, off-color tobacco, and foreign materials such as strings, dirt, and paper from tobacco on the conveyor to ensure a clean and uniform product. Dispose of foreign materials in ...

PIT Operator

Fountain Hill, PA · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Case picks and inventory movement to replenish pick locations. * Cycle Counts for OverStock ... As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package ...

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How much do tobacco picker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for tobacco 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 is a tobacco picker?

Tobacco pickers are agricultural workers responsible for harvesting tobacco leaves from fields. Their main duties typically include identifying ripe tobacco leaves, carefully picking them by hand, and preparing them for curing and processing. The work is physically demanding and usually takes place during the tobacco harvesting season, often in hot and humid conditions. Tobacco pickers play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and quantity of the harvested crop, which is essential for tobacco production.

What challenges do tobacco pickers face during the harvest season?

Tobacco pickers often face physically demanding work, especially during peak harvest season when long hours in hot, humid conditions are typical. The repetitive nature of the job, including bending, lifting, and carrying heavy leaves, can lead to fatigue and muscle strain. Additionally, exposure to nicotine through skin contact with wet tobacco leaves (a condition known as green tobacco sickness) is a unique occupational hazard. Staying hydrated, wearing protective clothing, and taking regular breaks are important practices to manage these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Tobacco Picker vs Tobacco Harvester?

AspectTobacco PickerTobacco Harvester
CredentialsNone required, physical stamina importantNone required, physical stamina important
Work EnvironmentFields during harvest season, outdoorFields during harvest season, outdoor
Industry UsageCommonly used term for manual leaf collectionLess common, more technical, may include mechanized harvesting

Both Tobacco Picker and Tobacco Harvester involve working in tobacco fields during harvest, focusing on collecting tobacco leaves. The main difference is that 'Tobacco Picker' typically refers to manual leaf collection, while 'Tobacco Harvester' can include both manual and mechanized methods. The roles share similar work environments and do not require formal credentials, making them closely related in the industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a tobacco picker?

To thrive as a Tobacco Picker, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and basic agricultural knowledge, generally acquired through hands-on farm experience. Familiarity with farm tools, machinery, and sometimes basic safety or pesticide handling certifications is helpful. Strong teamwork, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions precisely are important soft skills for this role. These skills ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality harvesting, which is critical for meeting production standards and maintaining crop quality.
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Infographic showing various Tobacco Picker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,221 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Order Picker- Phoenix, AZ

Woodgrain

Phoenix, AZ

$16 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain! We’re growing fast and offering lifetime careers in a supportive work environment.

About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Summary: The order puller/picker is responsible for accurately filling and scanning of customer orders prior to shipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Operates a handheld scanner to pick material from dedicated locations in the warehouse.
  • Efficiently picks customer orders for shipment ensuring that the order is complete, accurate, and free of damage.
  • Appropriately lifts and stacks material on carts to ensure material may be properly banded/wrapped.
  • Package units when pulling is completed
  • Prints and places shipping labels on materials.
  • Assists with physical inventories as required.
  • Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
  • Complies with company standard operating procedures, safety policies, and OSHA standards.
  • Attends safety meetings as required.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                             

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                            

High School Diploma or GED; or up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills                                        

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability                                          

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions-heat and cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Summary of Company Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) with a Company Match
  • Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.

All legitimate Woodgrain job opportunities must be applied for through our official Applicant Tracking System at jobs.woodgrain.com or through our partnership with Indeed using their "Apply with Indeed" feature. Woodgrain will never ask candidates for money to cover hiring costs.  Woodgrain does not charge any fees for job applications or hiring procedures.