H-2A Visa COO Jobs
COO jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship place you at the operational helm of large-scale agricultural enterprises during peak seasonal cycles. Employers filing H-2A petitions must provide free housing, inbound transportation, and pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, making these roles among the most structured sponsorship packages available to temporary agricultural workers.
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Central Farmers is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace that offers a full benefits package to full-time employees. If you choose to submit a resume, we also require each applicant to complete an application. Completed applications and resumes may be sent to:
Central Farmers Cooperative
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 357
Marion SD 57043
Or, dropped off at our main office at 44608 273rd St, Marion SD. Applicants are welcome to call regarding any questions about a position (605-648-3941).
For all positions, extended hours will be expected in season (including nights and weekends), other times of the year hours of operation are 8:00am—4:00pm. Full time positions offered generous benefit package, including health & vision options, HSA and 401(k) match, free dental, free life insurance, free LTD and free accident policy and more!
LOCATION
Location: Marion, SD
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Grain Operations (DGO) provides strategic leadership and oversight for all grain operations, facilities, and personnel of Central Farmers Cooperative (CFC) and FREMAR, LLC. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable grain operations while maintaining regulatory compliance, grain quality standards, asset reliability, and exceptional customer service.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or comparable GED preferred
- Ability to work at elevated levels, in dusty and loud environments
- Ability to think quickly & follow directions
- Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Read/write English & able to legally work in the US
- Must be 18 years of age
COMPENSATION
Full time positions offered generous benefit package, including health & vision options, HSA and 401(k) match, free dental, free life insurance, free LTD and free accident policy and more!
INTRODUCTION
Central Farmers is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace that offers a full benefits package to full-time employees. If you choose to submit a resume, we also require each applicant to complete an application. Completed applications and resumes may be sent to:
Central Farmers Cooperative
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 357
Marion SD 57043
Or, dropped off at our main office at 44608 273rd St, Marion SD. Applicants are welcome to call regarding any questions about a position (605-648-3941).
For all positions, extended hours will be expected in season (including nights and weekends), other times of the year hours of operation are 8:00am—4:00pm. Full time positions offered generous benefit package, including health & vision options, HSA and 401(k) match, free dental, free life insurance, free LTD and free accident policy and more!
LOCATION
Location: Marion, SD
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Grain Operations (DGO) provides strategic leadership and oversight for all grain operations, facilities, and personnel of Central Farmers Cooperative (CFC) and FREMAR, LLC. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable grain operations while maintaining regulatory compliance, grain quality standards, asset reliability, and exceptional customer service.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or comparable GED preferred
- Ability to work at elevated levels, in dusty and loud environments
- Ability to think quickly & follow directions
- Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Read/write English & able to legally work in the US
- Must be 18 years of age
COMPENSATION
Full time positions offered generous benefit package, including health & vision options, HSA and 401(k) match, free dental, free life insurance, free LTD and free accident policy and more!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding COO Jobs
Document your multi-operation management credentials
COO roles under H-2A visa attract closer DOL scrutiny because the position must be tied to a seasonal agricultural need. Prepare records showing you've overseen planting, harvest, or processing operations across multiple crews or sites during defined seasonal windows.
Target growers with multi-state H-2A filing history
Large produce and commodity operations that file H-2A petitions across several states are far more likely to have an established process for sponsoring senior operational roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-2A filing history and occupation category before applying.
Verify your role qualifies as seasonal before applying
H-2A requires the position to be temporary or seasonal, not permanent. For a COO, your employer must demonstrate the oversight need is tied to a harvest cycle or growing season, not year-round corporate management.
Confirm the AEWR covers your negotiated compensation
Your employer is legally required to pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate or the prevailing wage, whichever is higher. Cross-check the applicable state AEWR published by OFLC against any offer before signing, since COO compensation structures sometimes include non-wage components that don't count toward compliance.
Ask about the housing and transportation package upfront
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets federal and state standards, plus reimbursement for your inbound travel costs once you complete half the contract period. Get the housing location and transportation terms in writing before the job offer is finalized.
Align your start date with the ETA 9142A filing window
Your employer must file the H-2A petition with USCIS no later than 45 days before your intended start date. For COO roles tied to a specific harvest season, push for a confirmed start date early so the DOL job order and USCIS filing don't compress against the seasonal deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find COO jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for COO positions at agricultural employers with active H-2A sponsorship history. Because H-2A petitions are filed through DOL and USCIS, you can identify employers who have previously sponsored temporary agricultural workers in operational roles and target your applications to those with an established filing process.
What housing and transportation obligations does an H-2A employer have for a COO hire?
Your employer must provide free housing that meets federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards or applicable state standards, whichever are stricter. They must also pay or reimburse your inbound transportation costs from your home country once you complete 50 percent of the contract period, and cover outbound transportation when the contract ends.
Does a COO role qualify as a seasonal position under H-2A rules?
It can qualify, but the burden falls on the employer to document that the COO need is tied to a defined agricultural season, such as a harvest cycle or intensive planting period, rather than ongoing corporate management. Operations that ramp up significantly during peak seasons and can show historical staffing patterns are better positioned to support this classification.
What wage protections apply to H-2A workers in senior operational roles?
H-2A requires your employer to pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate set by OFLC for the relevant state and occupation, or the prevailing wage determined through an OFLC Wage Search, whichever is higher. These protections apply regardless of your title, so a COO hired under H-2A is covered by the same wage floor as any other worker on the petition.