Agriculture Jobs in Ohio with Green Card Sponsorship
Ohio's agriculture sector spans grain farming in the northwest, greenhouse and nursery operations near Columbus, and food processing facilities across the state, creating consistent demand for skilled agricultural professionals. Major employers like Scotts Miracle-Gro, Dole Food Company, and Ohio State University's agricultural research divisions have sponsored Green Cards for specialized roles in agronomy, agricultural engineering, and food science.
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Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American Risk Solutions writes a diverse mix of property and casualty business, both primary and excess. Risk Solutions writes mostly non-admitted business, partnering with leading wholesalers. We focus on specialized solutions for a diverse market.
Our team members at Great American Risk Solutions display strong personal character, integrity, and honesty. We are driven champions of change and focus on results. We emphasize teamwork, collaboration – among underwriting, claims, and shared services teams – and continuous development of interpersonal and technical skills. Our people make all the difference in our success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are currently looking for a Production Underwriter Trainee/Production Underwriter to join the Risk Solutions Construction team. This position will be based in our Cincinnati, OH headquarters. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
- Analyzes risk information to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
- Collaborates with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.
- Orders additional reports and screens, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, outside inspections, etc., to inform decisions.
- Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
- Evaluates existing policies for potential renewal or modification.
- Communicates underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
- Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
- Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business.
- Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
- Develops and executes marketing strategies to promote the Company’s products to brokers and agents.
- Monitors market trends and competition to identify opportunities for product enhancements and marketing strategies.
- Organizes and participates in marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings to showcase products and services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Commercial insurance and/or underwriting experience is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Position requires occasional travel.
Business Unit:
Great American Risk Solutions
Benefits:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
INTRODUCTION
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American Risk Solutions writes a diverse mix of property and casualty business, both primary and excess. Risk Solutions writes mostly non-admitted business, partnering with leading wholesalers. We focus on specialized solutions for a diverse market.
Our team members at Great American Risk Solutions display strong personal character, integrity, and honesty. We are driven champions of change and focus on results. We emphasize teamwork, collaboration – among underwriting, claims, and shared services teams – and continuous development of interpersonal and technical skills. Our people make all the difference in our success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are currently looking for a Production Underwriter Trainee/Production Underwriter to join the Risk Solutions Construction team. This position will be based in our Cincinnati, OH headquarters. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
- Analyzes risk information to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
- Collaborates with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.
- Orders additional reports and screens, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, outside inspections, etc., to inform decisions.
- Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
- Evaluates existing policies for potential renewal or modification.
- Communicates underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
- Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
- Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business.
- Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
- Develops and executes marketing strategies to promote the Company’s products to brokers and agents.
- Monitors market trends and competition to identify opportunities for product enhancements and marketing strategies.
- Organizes and participates in marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings to showcase products and services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Commercial insurance and/or underwriting experience is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Position requires occasional travel.
Business Unit:
Great American Risk Solutions
Benefits:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
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Which agriculture companies sponsor Green Card visas in Ohio?
Ohio-based employers with documented Green Card sponsorship activity in agriculture include Scotts Miracle-Gro (headquartered in Marysville), Dole Food Company processing operations, and large grain cooperatives such as GROWMARK. Food processing companies concentrated in northwest Ohio, including those in the tomato and soybean supply chain, have also sponsored permanent residence for specialized technical and management roles.
Which cities in Ohio have the most agriculture Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Columbus and its surrounding counties see consistent activity due to Ohio State University's agricultural research programs and corporate headquarters. Findlay, Defiance, and the broader northwest Ohio region concentrate heavily in grain, soybean, and food processing operations. Marysville is notable for lawn and garden industry employers. Wooster, home to an OSU agricultural campus, also draws agronomy and research professionals seeking sponsored positions.
What types of agriculture roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Ohio?
Roles requiring specialized education or expertise are the most common candidates for employer-sponsored Green Cards. These include agronomists, agricultural engineers, food scientists, plant breeders, soil scientists, and precision agriculture technology specialists. Research positions affiliated with university extension programs also qualify. General farmworker roles are less commonly sponsored under employment-based Green Card categories, which generally require a bachelor's degree or demonstrated specialized expertise.
How do I find agriculture Green Card sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type, including Green Card, and by industry, so you can browse agriculture roles in Ohio without manually screening each posting. Because not all employers advertise sponsorship availability upfront, using Migrate Mate's targeted filters saves significant time. Focus your search on food science, agronomy, and agricultural engineering titles, which are most commonly sponsored by Ohio employers.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for agriculture Green Card sponsorship?
Ohio's agriculture industry is heavily tied to commodity crops, greenhouse production, and food processing, meaning sponsoring employers tend to be mid-to-large agribusinesses or research institutions rather than small family farms. Ohio does not have state-level immigration programs, so all Green Card sponsorship follows federal employment-based categories. Roles at land-grant institutions like Ohio State University may have additional petition pathways available through the university's HR and immigration office.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card agriculture jobs in Ohio?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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