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Breaking Labor 1st shift

Britt, IA

$14.50 - $18/hr

... potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can ... work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. • Willing to travel and work at multiple ...

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How much do weekend potato picker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend 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 is a potato picker?

A potato picker is a worker who harvests potatoes by hand or using specialized equipment in agricultural fields. The job typically involves bending or stooping to gather potatoes from the ground and may require physical stamina and knowledge of safe harvesting practices.

What is the difference between Weekend Potato Picker vs Weekend Onion Harvester?

AspectWeekend Potato PickerWeekend Onion Harvester
Required CredentialsNo formal education required, on-the-job trainingNo formal education required, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentOutdoor farms, often in fields or rowsOutdoor farms, often in fields or rows
Industry UsageCommon in vegetable farmingCommon in vegetable farming
Search & Comparison IntentSimilar seasonal outdoor farm workSimilar seasonal outdoor farm work

The main difference between a Weekend Potato Picker and a Weekend Onion Harvester lies in the crop they harvest. Both roles involve outdoor farm work, require no formal credentials, and are seasonal. The choice depends on the specific crop focus, but overall, they share similar work environments and industry usage.

What is the highest paid job in farming?

In farming, the highest paid roles are often farm managers or agricultural engineers, who oversee operations or develop new farming technologies. These positions typically require advanced education, experience, and specialized skills, and they can earn significantly higher salaries compared to manual labor roles like potato pickers.

How much money does a potato farmer make?

A weekend potato picker typically earns between minimum wage and $15 per hour, depending on the region and employer. Since it is seasonal and often part-time work, total earnings vary based on hours worked and local pay rates.

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Jobs related to renewable energy, healthcare, technology, and data analysis are expected to grow significantly by 2026. For example, roles like solar panel installers, healthcare aides, software developers, and data scientists will be in high demand, often requiring specialized skills and certifications. The agriculture sector, including roles like weekend potato pickers, may see steady demand depending on seasonal needs and labor availability.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Potato Picker job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 69% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $35,221 per year, or $16.9 per hour.
Breaking Labor 1st shift

$14.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Michael Foods rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

183rd of 397 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 Britt, Iowa where more eggs are produced within a 100 mile radius than anywhere in the world. Small town living and friendly faces make Britt, Iowa a place to call home. Our location is an egg processing facility that varies from breaking, pasteurization, and dried egg. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.


Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:


Perform rotation of all general production and labor duties in the breaking department.
This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce
Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are
followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


• Prevents bad eggs from contaminating finished products and ensures quality of eggs entering breaking
room.
• Removes all yolk from whites to ensure a high quality product during the separation process.
• Keeps machine running at top production speeds and follows each day’s responsibilities. (whole egg
vs. separating)
• Follows USDA regulations.
• Checks cleanliness, air pressure, water pressure, amount of chemicals, and fullness of flats on the
machines continuously during each shift.
• Safely lifts, carries and dumps 30-50 lbs. buckets into augers.
• Rotates with floor person as needed.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and
procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product
quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect
food safety and quality.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Willing to travel and work at multiple locations.
• Correctly cleans, drys, and tags flats.
• Hauls racks and stacker, ties and picks up all material neatly in the proper amounts and heights.
• Dumps inedible buckets from machines being loaded after the end of the shift clean up.
• Ensures that ARUs are set up for production.
• Communicates with the supervisor, maintenance and operators about any safety, maintenance or
production problems throughout the shift.
• Assists with the breaker operators
• Assists in proper rotation of shell egg inventory (FIFO)
• Able to perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:


Less than high school education.


PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:


• Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and
differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
• Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.
• Capability to understand and follow oral instruction.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks at a time (tripping cups, cleaning whites, etc.)
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
• Open to change.
• Positive interpersonal relationships.
• Able to work independently and with others in a team environment.
• Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction.
• Displays responsible behavior at work.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


• Capable of safely lifting 75 lbs. on occasion.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.
• Ability to tolerate constant motion.
• Able to climb and move above, below and into tight spaces.
• Ability to work in high humidity conditions and around USDA required cleaning solutions.
• Free of any breathing asthmatic conditions, dusty and aromatic conditions prevail.
• Possesses good hand-eye coordination.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:


Less than high school education.


PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:


• Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and
differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
• Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.
• Capability to understand and follow oral instruction.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks at a time (tripping cups, cleaning whites, etc.)
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
• Open to change.
• Positive interpersonal relationships.
• Able to work independently and with others in a team environment.
• Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction.
• Displays responsible behavior at work.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


• Capable of safely lifting 75 lbs. on occasion.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.
• Ability to tolerate constant motion.
• Able to climb and move above, below and into tight spaces.
• Ability to work in high humidity conditions and around USDA required cleaning solutions.
• Free of any breathing asthmatic conditions, dusty and aromatic conditions prevail.
• Possesses good hand-eye coordination.

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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