Agriculture H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Michigan's agriculture sector runs on H-2A visa sponsorship, with fruit and vegetable growers across West Michigan, the Thumb, and the Upper Peninsula filing LCAs each season for field workers, crop harvesters, and farm labor supervisors. Employers like Herbruck's Poultry Ranch, Rowe Produce, and large cherry and blueberry operations in Oceana and Mason counties are among the state's most active H-2A sponsors.
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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.
H-2A Agriculture Job Roles in Michigan
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Search Agriculture Jobs in MichiganAgriculture H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which agriculture companies sponsor H-2A visas in Michigan?
Michigan's most active H-2A sponsors in agriculture include fruit and vegetable growers in the western Lower Peninsula, large egg and poultry operations like Herbruck's Poultry Ranch, and berry farms concentrated in Oceana, Mason, and Leelanau counties. Greenhouse and nursery operations in Kent and Ottawa counties also file LCAs regularly. Employer sponsorship activity is searchable through OFLC disclosure data by county and crop type.
Which cities in Michigan have the most agriculture H-2A sponsorship jobs?
H-2A agriculture jobs in Michigan concentrate in the western Lower Peninsula and the Thumb region. Hart and Shelby in Oceana County are hubs for blueberry and strawberry harvesting. Traverse City and surrounding Leelanau and Benzie counties see significant cherry-harvest demand. Thumb-area counties including Huron, Tuscola, and Sanilac draw H-2A workers for dry bean, sugar beet, and corn operations during peak growing seasons.
How do I find agriculture H-2A sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate lists verified H-2A agriculture jobs in Michigan filtered by employer LCA filing history, so you can see which farms and growers have active sponsorship records. Search by county or crop type to narrow results to your target region. Because H-2A positions are seasonal, checking Migrate Mate early in the calendar year gives you the best window before spring and summer LCA filings close out available slots.
What types of agriculture roles typically qualify for H-2A sponsorship in Michigan?
H-2A covers temporary or seasonal agricultural labor, so Michigan employers most commonly sponsor crop harvesters, field workers, fruit pickers, irrigation technicians, and farm labor supervisors. Greenhouse workers, nursery laborers, and livestock handlers on qualifying seasonal operations also appear in Michigan LCA filings. Roles must be tied to a defined season with a fixed end date; year-round permanent positions generally do not qualify for H-2A certification.
Are there state-specific considerations for H-2A agriculture workers in Michigan?
Michigan's H-2A workers must be covered under the state's worker's compensation system, and employers are required to provide housing that meets Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development standards. Michigan's short growing season means most H-2A contracts run between April and November, with cherry and berry harvests peaking in July and August. Workers should verify that their contract specifies the worksite county, as Michigan farms sometimes operate across multiple counties under a single LCA.