H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts H-2A visa sponsorship is concentrated in the Connecticut River Valley and Cape Cod, where cranberry bogs, apple orchards, and greenhouse operations run seasonal crews year-round. Nursery work, sod farming, and tobacco harvest in the Pioneer Valley drive the bulk of employer filings.
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Spring Valley began on a small family farm in Jackson, WI in 1961 and has grown into a leading manufacturer of fertilizers and ice melter products. From our 8 blending locations and multiple shipping locations, we serve a wide variety of customer markets including distributors, co-ops, and retailers throughout the United States and internationally. Spring Valley became a part of the Interoceanic (IOC) family of companies in 2022. Our company continues to grow and expand, which presents many new opportunities. Our Hatfield, MA plant is eagerly seeking Pre Process / Chemical Operator to join our team!
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Weigh all incoming chemicals prior to storage.
- Follow formula sheets to prepare pre-mixes in accordance to SOP’s.
- Remove contents of 55 gallon drums by auger or pouring and place into a pre-mix container or tote.
- Move tech materials from chemical storage area to the process room.
- Transport tote tanks from the process room to the injection room by means of forklift, pallet jack or other equipment.
- Place tote at proper station in the injection room and hook up to the heating system.
- Relocate tote to the injection system for use in the process and ensure proper temperature and hook-up.
- Remove empty totes from the injection room to the pre-process room.
- Triple rinse drums with a solvent or water as required prior to disposal from the chemical storage area.
- Complete all paperwork necessary and record each transaction.
- Clean mixers when necessary.
- Responsible for spill control and clean up as directed and in accordance with Company procedures.
- Ensure sprays are working properly and maintained.
- Perform other duties as directed.
PAY & PERKS:
- $25 per hour starting pay based on experience.
- We offer cross training opportunities in other areas of production.
- Paid Holidays and PTO upon hire.
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance available after 30 days.
- Company provided Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance.
- Company provided Life Insurance. Additional Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees and their dependents also available.
- 401k with Company match available after 60 days.
- Vacation days awarded after 120 day introductory period.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid forklift certification or pass necessary training for forklift certification.
- Able to properly don all necessary personal protective equipment including a respirator.
- Able to work with minimum supervision.
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Good computer skills to input data.
- Verbal communication skills and able to work in a team environment.
- Mechanical knowledge helpful.
DESCRIPTION:
Spring Valley began on a small family farm in Jackson, WI in 1961 and has grown into a leading manufacturer of fertilizers and ice melter products. From our 8 blending locations and multiple shipping locations, we serve a wide variety of customer markets including distributors, co-ops, and retailers throughout the United States and internationally. Spring Valley became a part of the Interoceanic (IOC) family of companies in 2022. Our company continues to grow and expand, which presents many new opportunities. Our Hatfield, MA plant is eagerly seeking Pre Process / Chemical Operator to join our team!
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Weigh all incoming chemicals prior to storage.
- Follow formula sheets to prepare pre-mixes in accordance to SOP’s.
- Remove contents of 55 gallon drums by auger or pouring and place into a pre-mix container or tote.
- Move tech materials from chemical storage area to the process room.
- Transport tote tanks from the process room to the injection room by means of forklift, pallet jack or other equipment.
- Place tote at proper station in the injection room and hook up to the heating system.
- Relocate tote to the injection system for use in the process and ensure proper temperature and hook-up.
- Remove empty totes from the injection room to the pre-process room.
- Triple rinse drums with a solvent or water as required prior to disposal from the chemical storage area.
- Complete all paperwork necessary and record each transaction.
- Clean mixers when necessary.
- Responsible for spill control and clean up as directed and in accordance with Company procedures.
- Ensure sprays are working properly and maintained.
- Perform other duties as directed.
PAY & PERKS:
- $25 per hour starting pay based on experience.
- We offer cross training opportunities in other areas of production.
- Paid Holidays and PTO upon hire.
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance available after 30 days.
- Company provided Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance.
- Company provided Life Insurance. Additional Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees and their dependents also available.
- 401k with Company match available after 60 days.
- Vacation days awarded after 120 day introductory period.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid forklift certification or pass necessary training for forklift certification.
- Able to properly don all necessary personal protective equipment including a respirator.
- Able to work with minimum supervision.
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Good computer skills to input data.
- Verbal communication skills and able to work in a team environment.
- Mechanical knowledge helpful.
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Tips for Finding H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts
Map your credentials to H-2A job titles
Pull the O*NET profile for agricultural worker and grader/sorter occupations before applying. Massachusetts employers filing H-2A petitions must list specific job duties matching those codes, so aligning your experience to those descriptions strengthens your application.
Target Pioneer Valley farms directly
Hampden and Hampshire counties anchor Massachusetts H-2A filings, with tobacco, sod, and nursery operations regularly petitioning. Search DOL's public disclosure data by state and county to identify which Pioneer Valley employers filed LCAs in the past two seasons.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with active H-2A filing history
Search Migrate Mate's job board to filter Massachusetts roles by H-2A sponsorship history. You'll see which nurseries, orchards, and greenhouse operations have filed DOL Labor Condition Applications recently, saving time on outreach to employers who have never sponsored.
Confirm the job order is posted before your start date
DOL requires H-2A employers to file a job order with the State Workforce Agency at least 60 days before the requested start date. Ask your prospective Massachusetts employer for the job order number so you can confirm the timeline aligns with your travel plans.
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Which industries in Massachusetts sponsor the most H-2A visas?
Cranberry cultivation on Cape Cod and the South Shore, apple and tobacco farming in the Pioneer Valley, and nursery and greenhouse operations across Hampden and Hampshire counties account for the majority of H-2A filings in Massachusetts. Sod farming and Christmas tree operations also appear regularly in DOL disclosure data for the state.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most H-2A sponsorship jobs?
Northampton, Hadley, and Deerfield in the Connecticut River Valley see the highest concentration of H-2A job orders, driven by tobacco, sod, and vegetable operations. On the Cape, Dennis and Carver are the primary hubs for cranberry harvest crews. Berkshire County towns like Sheffield also appear in seasonal filings.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2A sponsorship in Massachusetts?
Roles that qualify are temporary or seasonal agricultural positions tied to a defined harvest or growing cycle. In Massachusetts that includes cranberry harvest workers, tobacco cutters, nursery laborers, greenhouse graders and sorters, sod cutters, and general farm equipment operators. The work must be seasonal in nature and cannot be a year-round permanent position.
How do I find H-2A jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by visa type and state, so you can surface Massachusetts employers with verified H-2A DOL filing history without manually sorting through disclosure spreadsheets. You can also review DOL's public H-2A job order database directly, which lists active Massachusetts job orders with employer contact details and start dates.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for H-2A sponsorship?
Massachusetts enforces its own wage and hour laws alongside federal H-2A prevailing wage requirements, and the state's housing inspections can add time to the employer's pre-filing preparation. The short harvest windows on Cape Cod cranberry bogs mean employers often file on tight timelines, so confirming your petition status with USCIS early helps avoid last-minute delays.