Harvest Assistant (Sorter) 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-08-10
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Associate / Production Line, Production QC/QA, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Food Production
Immediate Hiring:
Harvest Assistant – 1st & 2nd Shift
Join Our Harvest Team and Earn Consistent Hours!
Looking for a hands-on role with dependable scheduling, overtime opportunities, and a great team environment? We're hiring Harvest Assistants to support our seasonal corn processing operations. Whether you're experienced in production or looking to gain valuable manufacturing experience, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced team where your work directly impacts product quality and success.
No complicated machinery to operate. Just bring a strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to be part of a hardworking team.
Job DescriptionAs a Harvest Assistant, you'll play a key role in our production process by sorting corn, removing defective material, assisting with packaging, and maintaining a clean work environment. Your attention to detail helps ensure a high-quality product while keeping operations running efficiently during the busy harvest season.
Responsibilities- Inspect and manually sort corn on the production line.
- Remove stalks, husks, rogue ears, and other non-conforming material.
- Place rework product onto reclaim conveyors for further processing.
- Assist with packaging, packing, and general production duties.
- Keep production areas clean, organized, and safe.
- Perform end-of-shift cleanup and sanitation tasks.
- Follow all quality, food safety, and cleanroom procedures.
- Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.
- Previous production, warehouse, agriculture, or general labor experience is helpful but not required.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime during peak harvest.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Consistent full-time hours with overtime opportunities
Choose from 1st or 2nd shift schedules
Gain valuable manufacturing and food production experience
Team-focused work environment
Opportunity to build skills that transfer across multiple industries
Clean and organized facility
Immediate openings available
Work Environment & ScheduleThis position is located in a clean, organized production facility focused on corn processing. Team members work near conveyor systems performing inspection, sorting, packaging, and cleaning duties.
1st Shift
- Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
- Saturday: 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Expected schedule: 6 days per week during harvest season
2nd Shift
- Monday-Friday: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday hours vary based on production needs
- Expected schedule: 6 days per week during harvest season
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Woodhull, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Woodhull, IL.
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