H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Michigan's H-2A visa sponsorship is concentrated in the state's agricultural heartland, from the fruit orchards of Traverse City and Leelanau County to the vegetable farms of the Thumb region and southwest Michigan. Blueberry harvesting, apple picking, asparagus cutting, and greenhouse work drive the bulk of petitions, with employers filing through DOL each season.
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Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing, just to name a few.
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.
- CDL is preferred.
- 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 to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to 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.
- Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
- 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 THE HELENA POWERHOUSE!
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 a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing, just to name a few.
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.
- CDL is preferred.
- 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 to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to 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.
- Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
- 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 THE HELENA POWERHOUSE!
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.
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Tips for Finding H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Time your search around Michigan's harvest calendar
H-2A petitions must be filed at least 60 days before the job start date, so Michigan fruit and vegetable employers begin recruiting in late winter for spring and summer roles. Targeting employers in February through April puts you ahead of the filing window.
Verify the certified job order before accepting an offer
Every H-2A job must have a DOL-certified job order before USCIS approves the petition. Ask any Michigan employer to confirm their job order number so you know the filing is already in motion, not still pending certification.
Search DOL disclosure data to identify active Michigan sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter H-2A employers by Michigan county. The platform pulls from DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data, so you can see which Oceana, Leelanau, or Van Buren County growers have filed petitions in recent seasons.
Match your experience to Michigan's dominant crop categories
Michigan H-2A roles cluster around tree fruit, berries, asparagus, and greenhouse production. Workers with documented experience in hand-harvesting, irrigation, or tractor operation are prioritized by employers in the southwest Michigan fruit belt around Benton Harbor and Fennville.
Confirm housing is included before signing anything
H-2A regulations require employers to provide free housing for the duration of the contract. In Michigan's rural growing regions, housing is often on-site or in nearby worker facilities. Get the housing address and confirm DOL has inspected it as part of the certified job order.
Understand Michigan's three-quarter guarantee rule
DOL requires H-2A employers to guarantee you at least 75 percent of the work hours listed in your contract. If a Michigan employer ends your season early due to weather or crop failure, they still owe wages for those guaranteed hours under OFLC rules.
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Which industries in Michigan sponsor the most H-2A visas?
Agriculture dominates Michigan H-2A sponsorship. The state's fruit production corridor, spanning Leelanau, Oceana, Van Buren, and Berrien counties, generates the largest share of petitions for cherry, blueberry, apple, and peach harvesting. Greenhouse and nursery operations near Grand Rapids and asparagus growers in the Thumb region are also consistent H-2A filers each season.
Which cities in Michigan have the most H-2A sponsorship jobs?
H-2A jobs in Michigan are concentrated in agricultural counties rather than urban centers. Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula, Hart and Shelby in Oceana County, and Covert and Bangor in Van Buren County see the highest employer density. Benton Harbor in Berrien County is another significant hub for southwest Michigan fruit farm hiring.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2A sponsorship in Michigan?
Qualifying roles are hands-on agricultural positions requiring physical labor in field or greenhouse settings. Common job titles include fruit harvester, general farmworker, nursery worker, irrigation technician, and tractor operator. Roles must be temporary or seasonal in nature, and the employer must demonstrate that domestic workers are unavailable before DOL will certify the job order.
How do I find H-2A jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate lets you filter H-2A employer filings by Michigan county and crop type, pulling directly from DOL disclosure data so you see growers who have actively sponsored workers in recent seasons. You can also cross-reference the DOL's job registry, which lists all certified H-2A job orders by state and expected start date.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for H-2A sponsorship?
Michigan's short growing season means most H-2A contracts run three to seven months, with April through October being the core window. Michigan also has state-level farmworker housing regulations that employers must satisfy in addition to DOL requirements. Workers should confirm that their employer has received both DOL job order certification and Michigan Department of Agriculture compliance clearance before travel.