H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee
Tennessee's H-2A visa activity is concentrated in its agricultural heartland, with tobacco, nursery, and vegetable operations across Middle and West Tennessee driving consistent demand. Shelby, Robertson, and Wilson counties anchor employer density, making the state a steady market for seasonal agricultural workers.
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The Pedigree Hatchery Associate will be responsible for the transfer of eggs from setters to hatchers, preparing birds for sexing, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hatchery, and performing various general duties to support efficient hatchery operations. This role is essential to maintaining the health, safety, and quality standards of our pedigree breeding program.
Job Description:
Applicants are not allowed to own any kind of birds due to the risk of possible disease transmission.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain strict biosecurity and animal welfare standards while working in hatchery
- Receive and store eggs according to established handling and temperature guidelines
- Transfer eggs from storage to setters and from setters to hatchers
- Candle eggs to assess fertility and quality
- Sanitize egg room equipment, storage areas, and trays to maintain biosecurity
- Monitor egg conditions, including temperature and humidity, to ensure optimal hatch rates
- Prepare birds for sexing, ensuring proper handling and care while preparing for farm delivery
- Sanitize hatchery machines, floors, walls, ceilings, tables and work areas
- Assemble boxes, stack, pack, and perform other general duties as assigned
- Maintain proper handling, cleaning, and safety practices for birds and eggs
- Monitor production processes, hatch performance, day-old chick quality, egg quality, and equipment operation
- Ensure compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Report any irregularities or concerns to management promptly
Qualifications
- Ability to perform moderate physical work, including repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods
- Capability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
- Self-motivated and able to perform tasks with limited supervision
- Reliable attendance and commitment to high-quality work
Physical Requirements
- Work with cleaning chemicals, including detergents and disinfectants
- Stand for extended periods (up to 6 hours)
- Grip, grasp, or twist using hands and wrists
- Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs
- Bend and stoop repetitively during shift
Work Environment
- Routine handling and interaction with live poultry
- Exposure to hatchery-related odors
- Work in varying climates, both hot and cold
- Operation in a loud/noisy environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Description Summary:
The Pedigree Hatchery Associate will be responsible for the transfer of eggs from setters to hatchers, preparing birds for sexing, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hatchery, and performing various general duties to support efficient hatchery operations. This role is essential to maintaining the health, safety, and quality standards of our pedigree breeding program.
Job Description:
Applicants are not allowed to own any kind of birds due to the risk of possible disease transmission.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain strict biosecurity and animal welfare standards while working in hatchery
- Receive and store eggs according to established handling and temperature guidelines
- Transfer eggs from storage to setters and from setters to hatchers
- Candle eggs to assess fertility and quality
- Sanitize egg room equipment, storage areas, and trays to maintain biosecurity
- Monitor egg conditions, including temperature and humidity, to ensure optimal hatch rates
- Prepare birds for sexing, ensuring proper handling and care while preparing for farm delivery
- Sanitize hatchery machines, floors, walls, ceilings, tables and work areas
- Assemble boxes, stack, pack, and perform other general duties as assigned
- Maintain proper handling, cleaning, and safety practices for birds and eggs
- Monitor production processes, hatch performance, day-old chick quality, egg quality, and equipment operation
- Ensure compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Report any irregularities or concerns to management promptly
Qualifications
- Ability to perform moderate physical work, including repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods
- Capability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
- Self-motivated and able to perform tasks with limited supervision
- Reliable attendance and commitment to high-quality work
Physical Requirements
- Work with cleaning chemicals, including detergents and disinfectants
- Stand for extended periods (up to 6 hours)
- Grip, grasp, or twist using hands and wrists
- Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs
- Bend and stoop repetitively during shift
Work Environment
- Routine handling and interaction with live poultry
- Exposure to hatchery-related odors
- Work in varying climates, both hot and cold
- Operation in a loud/noisy environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Tips for Finding H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee
Target the tobacco and nursery corridors
Robertson and Sumner counties in Middle Tennessee host a high concentration of nursery and tobacco operations that file H-2A petitions annually. Focusing your search on these corridors puts you closer to employers with established sponsorship histories.
Search DOL disclosure data for Tennessee filers
The Department of Labor publishes H-2A job order data at flag.dol.gov. Filter by Tennessee to identify which employers filed petitions, what roles they hired for, and how many workers they requested in previous seasons.
Time your applications to planting and harvest cycles
Tennessee H-2A demand peaks in spring for planting and late summer through fall for harvest. Submitting applications or making employer contact three to four months before these windows improves your chances significantly.
Browse verified H-2A listings on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate's job board filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers, so you can search Tennessee H-2A opportunities without sifting through listings that don't offer sponsorship. It saves time at the most critical stage of your search.
Look beyond farms to nurseries and forestry operations
H-2A sponsorship in Tennessee extends beyond row crops. Nursery and greenhouse operations, particularly in Middle Tennessee, and forestry employers in East Tennessee file petitions regularly and are often overlooked by applicants focused only on traditional farm work.
Contact farm labor contractors active in Tennessee
Some Tennessee H-2A employers use licensed farm labor contractors to manage recruitment and petitions. Identifying contractors with active Tennessee job orders, available through DOL disclosures, can connect you to multiple employers through a single point of contact.
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Which industries in Tennessee sponsor the most H-2A visas?
Tobacco, nursery and greenhouse production, vegetables, and fruit crops are the leading H-2A visa industries in Tennessee. Middle Tennessee's nursery belt around Robertson and Sumner counties is particularly active, while West Tennessee sees strong demand from vegetable and cotton operations. Forestry and reforestation work in East Tennessee also generates consistent H-2A filings.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most H-2A sponsorship jobs?
H-2A activity in Tennessee clusters in agricultural counties rather than major metro areas. Springfield in Robertson County, Gallatin in Sumner County, and Lebanon in Wilson County see high employer activity due to the nursery industry. In West Tennessee, employers around Jackson in Madison County and Lexington in Henderson County file regularly for vegetable and row crop work.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2A sponsorship in Tennessee?
Qualifying roles are hands-on, temporary agricultural positions that U.S. workers are not available to fill. In Tennessee, this includes tobacco cutters and primers, nursery workers handling propagation and transplanting, vegetable harvesters, irrigation technicians, and reforestation planters. Supervisory or administrative roles do not qualify; the position must involve direct agricultural labor or services.
How do I find H-2A jobs in Tennessee?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists verified H-2A sponsoring employers in Tennessee so you can filter directly for positions that include sponsorship. You can also review DOL job orders posted at seasonaljobs.dol.gov, which lists all active H-2A positions by state. Contacting farm labor contractors operating in Middle and West Tennessee is another effective route to multiple employers at once.
Are there any Tennessee-specific considerations I should know about for H-2A sponsorship?
Tennessee employers must provide housing at no cost to H-2A workers, and the state has a mix of employer-owned farm housing and third-party accommodations, so confirm housing arrangements before accepting a position. Tennessee's growing season varies noticeably between East, Middle, and West Tennessee, meaning job start dates can differ by several weeks even for the same crop type. Always verify the specific county and operation when reviewing a job order.