Agriculture H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Indiana
Indiana's H-2A visa agriculture jobs span field crop operations, fruit and vegetable harvests, and livestock farms concentrated across the central and northern counties. Major agricultural employers including Cook's Bison Ranch, Heartland Produce, and regional grain cooperatives file H-2A petitions annually. Roles typically follow seasonal planting and harvest cycles from spring through late autumn.
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Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Custom Applicator is responsible for correctly customizing and applying dry fertilizers to our customer's fields and operating all applicator equipment including performing maintenance on the equipment.
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE
SEASONAL
- Recommends and applies pesticides and fertilizers by driving and operating various vehicles and equipment.
- Maintains accurate log books on applicated acres.
- Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
- Follows up on weed control in sprayed areas.
- Wears proper protection equipment.
OFF-SEASON
- Participates in continuing education for maintaining pesticide applicator license.
- Attends applicator equipment workshops.
- Performs maintenance on other equipment and fixed facilities.
- Pulls soil samples.
- Mixes dry and liquid fertilizer.
- Picks up and delivers farm chemicals, fertilizer and seed.
- Makes sales calls to customers.
- Required to drive a company vehicle.
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
- Reliable and regular attendance is required.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience in operating large equipment is required.
- In some states, additional licenses or certifications may be required as per specific contracts.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Mechanically inclined.
- Basic knowledge of ag pesticides and weed identification.
- Excellent driving record.
- Accurately reads field maps.
- Professional competence to safety.
- Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
- Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
- Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
- Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.
The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.
This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.
BENEFITS AT HELENA
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
- Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
- Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
- Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
- Employees are eligible for paid time-off and holiday pay.
- Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
- Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
- Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
- Education Assistance.
- And much more!
For more detailed information about our benefits visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits.
STAY CONNECTED TO HELENA!
Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com.
Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.
WHO WE ARE
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Custom Applicator is responsible for correctly customizing and applying dry fertilizers to our customer's fields and operating all applicator equipment including performing maintenance on the equipment.
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE
SEASONAL
- Recommends and applies pesticides and fertilizers by driving and operating various vehicles and equipment.
- Maintains accurate log books on applicated acres.
- Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
- Follows up on weed control in sprayed areas.
- Wears proper protection equipment.
OFF-SEASON
- Participates in continuing education for maintaining pesticide applicator license.
- Attends applicator equipment workshops.
- Performs maintenance on other equipment and fixed facilities.
- Pulls soil samples.
- Mixes dry and liquid fertilizer.
- Picks up and delivers farm chemicals, fertilizer and seed.
- Makes sales calls to customers.
- Required to drive a company vehicle.
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
- Reliable and regular attendance is required.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience in operating large equipment is required.
- In some states, additional licenses or certifications may be required as per specific contracts.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Mechanically inclined.
- Basic knowledge of ag pesticides and weed identification.
- Excellent driving record.
- Accurately reads field maps.
- Professional competence to safety.
- Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
- Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
- Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
- Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.
The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.
This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.
BENEFITS AT HELENA
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
- Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
- Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
- Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
- Employees are eligible for paid time-off and holiday pay.
- Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
- Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
- Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
- Education Assistance.
- And much more!
For more detailed information about our benefits visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits.
STAY CONNECTED TO HELENA!
Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com.
Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.
H-2A Agriculture Job Roles in Indiana
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Search Agriculture Jobs in IndianaAgriculture H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
Which agriculture companies sponsor H-2A visas in Indiana?
Indiana H-2A petitions come from a mix of large farm operations and smaller family-owned enterprises. Grain, soybean, and corn operations in the Corn Belt counties, along with fruit orchards in the southwestern region and nursery operations statewide, are consistent H-2A filers. Many employers work through farm labor contractors who handle the DOL certification process on their behalf.
Which cities in Indiana have the most agriculture H-2A sponsorship jobs?
H-2A agriculture work in Indiana is spread across rural counties rather than concentrated in any single city. Lafayette, Logansport, and Plymouth serve as practical hubs near high-density farmland in Tippecanoe, Cass, and Marshall counties. The southwestern counties near Vincennes also generate seasonal demand tied to watermelon, cantaloupe, and tomato harvests each summer and early autumn.
What types of agriculture roles typically qualify for H-2A sponsorship?
H-2A covers temporary or seasonal agricultural labor, so qualifying roles in Indiana include crop planting and harvesting, irrigation system operation, grain bin management, nursery and greenhouse work, and livestock feeding and care. The work must be tied to a defined season with a clear start and end date. Year-round permanent farm positions generally do not qualify under H-2A.
How do I find agriculture H-2A sponsorship jobs in Indiana?
Migrate Mate lists verified H-2A agriculture job openings in Indiana filtered by employer LCA filing history, so you can identify which farms and operations have active sponsorship on record. Search by county or crop type to narrow results to the specific agricultural work you are qualified for. Employers on Migrate Mate have already initiated the DOL certification process, which confirms genuine sponsorship intent.
Are there any Indiana-specific considerations for H-2A agriculture sponsorship?
Indiana employers filing H-2A petitions must comply with both federal DOL standards and Indiana's agricultural employment rules, including providing workers' compensation coverage and housing that meets state health and safety codes. The state's climate means most H-2A contracts run from April through October, with peak demand during corn and soybean harvest in September and October. Employers must document good-faith efforts to recruit domestic workers before receiving DOL certification.