H-2A Visa Agriculture Jobs
Agriculture jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship cover crop harvesting, planting, irrigation, and general farm labor across U.S. growing seasons. Employers must provide free housing, inbound transportation, and pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate. Positions are seasonal and temporary by definition, with no annual visa cap limiting available slots.
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CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
SUMMARY
CHS Ag Services at our Erskine, MN agronomy location is looking for an Applicator/Operations Specialist to join our team! This person would be responsible for utilizing a floater and also doing operations work. This role is M-F with longer hours and weekends as needed for our spring and fall busy seasons. A CDL is not required for this role. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
- Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
- Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
- Perform warehouse work to include driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
- Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
- Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
- Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (required)
- 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
- Must meet minimum age requirement
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Must meet DOT and Company requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
- Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred
- Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com to verify that the communication is from CHS.
INTRODUCTION
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
SUMMARY
CHS Ag Services at our Erskine, MN agronomy location is looking for an Applicator/Operations Specialist to join our team! This person would be responsible for utilizing a floater and also doing operations work. This role is M-F with longer hours and weekends as needed for our spring and fall busy seasons. A CDL is not required for this role. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
- Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
- Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
- Perform warehouse work to include driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
- Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
- Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
- Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (required)
- 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
- Must meet minimum age requirement
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Must meet DOT and Company requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
- Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred
- Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com to verify that the communication is from CHS.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Agriculture Jobs
Document your agricultural work history early
Gather employment records, pay stubs, or reference letters from past farm employers before applying. H-2A visa petitions require proof the job is temporary, and your documented experience helps employers justify the hire to DOL.
Search verified H-2A agriculture employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter agriculture roles by employers with active H-2A filing history. This cuts out listings from farms that advertise seasonal work but haven't filed a petition with DOL.
Target crops with predictable seasonal cycles
Farms growing tobacco, apples, citrus, or Christmas trees operate on fixed harvest windows, making them more likely to file H-2A petitions on a repeating annual basis. Recurring filers typically have established housing and onboarding processes.
Confirm housing terms before accepting an offer
H-2A employers must provide free, DOL-approved housing for workers who can't reasonably commute. Ask for the housing address and inspection certification upfront. Substandard or unapproved housing is an employer violation, not your obligation to resolve.
Understand how the three-quarters guarantee protects you
DOL requires H-2A employers to offer at least 75 percent of the contracted work hours. If the farm schedules you fewer hours than promised, you're still owed wages for those unworked hours under the job order terms.
Check if your consulate requires an in-person visa interview
Most H-2A applicants must attend a consular interview after USCIS approves the employer's petition. Processing timelines vary by consulate and season, so confirm your appointment availability as soon as the employer notifies you the petition was approved.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find agriculture jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find agriculture roles where employers have confirmed H-2A filing history. Look for farms that file petitions on a recurring annual basis, since they typically have established processes for housing, transportation, and DOL compliance. Targeting repeat filers shortens your onboarding time significantly.
What housing and transportation does an H-2A employer have to provide?
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets federal or state safety standards for workers who can't reasonably commute daily to the worksite. They must also cover your inbound transportation costs from your home country or place of recruitment. Upon completing the contract, outbound transportation is also required. You can't be charged for any of these as a condition of employment.
Can I switch farms or employers mid-season on an H-2A visa?
Your H-2A status is tied to the specific employer named on the approved petition. If you want to work for a different farm, that employer must file a new H-2A petition for you, and USCIS must approve it before you start. Working for an unapproved employer, even temporarily, puts your status at risk.
Does an agriculture H-2A job lead to permanent U.S. residency?
H-2A is a nonimmigrant visa with no direct path to a green card built into the program. The visa is issued for the length of the job order, typically up to one year and extendable to three years total. Staying beyond your authorized period or applying for permanent status while on H-2A can complicate future visa applications.
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