H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Washington is one of the top H-2A visa sponsoring states in the country, driven by its apple, pear, cherry, and hop industries concentrated in the Yakima Valley, Wenatchee, and Skagit Valley regions. Thousands of temporary agricultural positions open each season across Eastern and Western Washington.
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Get Access To All JobsThe Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This job will ensure that the trucks of raw product are efficiently and effectively unloaded in a manner consistent with safety, quality and production goals. This job will also be responsible for recording shipments and maintaining the work area in a neat and orderly manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Raw Operators will be required to cross train with Raw Receiving Leads and Peeler Operators.
- Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices (including Standard Operating Procedures) and policies.
- Attend and participate in all training activities for the position. Ensure the acquired skills and knowledge are applied.
- Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Ensures receiving equipment is operational and meets requirements for mainlines raw need when producing product and is inspected and cleaned during clean-up periods.
- Ensures the safe and accurate unloading of trucks.
- Performs limited driving of bobcat, front loader, and forklift to perform assigned job duties.
- Communicates raw inventories between trucking, peeler room, load crew and shift manager.
- Assists in training foreign material inspectors and sanitation.
- Coordinates break times with sanitation and foreign material inspectors.
Typical Education
High School graduate or equivalent
Relevant Experience
- Must have successfully completed the Job Skill Evaluation to begin training in the position. Must complete the Structured Job Training program within recommended timeframe to remain in the position permanently.
- Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English in a manner to successfully complete job duties.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work with hazardous and corrosive chemicals in small areas.
- Must be able to use a computer and successfully navigate through various applications. Must be proficient at computer system data entry.
- Must be able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks on a regular basis.
- Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.
- Must be able to obtain a forklift license for use in Simplot facility.
- Must be able to work in extreme environments (cold, hot, humid and slippery).
Job Requisition ID: 27724
Travel Required:
Location(s): GF Plant - Moses Lake
Country: United States
Rate of Pay: $24.03/hr
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Family Building Leave
- Education Assistance
- Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.
The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This job will ensure that the trucks of raw product are efficiently and effectively unloaded in a manner consistent with safety, quality and production goals. This job will also be responsible for recording shipments and maintaining the work area in a neat and orderly manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Raw Operators will be required to cross train with Raw Receiving Leads and Peeler Operators.
- Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices (including Standard Operating Procedures) and policies.
- Attend and participate in all training activities for the position. Ensure the acquired skills and knowledge are applied.
- Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Ensures receiving equipment is operational and meets requirements for mainlines raw need when producing product and is inspected and cleaned during clean-up periods.
- Ensures the safe and accurate unloading of trucks.
- Performs limited driving of bobcat, front loader, and forklift to perform assigned job duties.
- Communicates raw inventories between trucking, peeler room, load crew and shift manager.
- Assists in training foreign material inspectors and sanitation.
- Coordinates break times with sanitation and foreign material inspectors.
Typical Education
High School graduate or equivalent
Relevant Experience
- Must have successfully completed the Job Skill Evaluation to begin training in the position. Must complete the Structured Job Training program within recommended timeframe to remain in the position permanently.
- Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English in a manner to successfully complete job duties.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work with hazardous and corrosive chemicals in small areas.
- Must be able to use a computer and successfully navigate through various applications. Must be proficient at computer system data entry.
- Must be able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks on a regular basis.
- Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.
- Must be able to obtain a forklift license for use in Simplot facility.
- Must be able to work in extreme environments (cold, hot, humid and slippery).
Job Requisition ID: 27724
Travel Required:
Location(s): GF Plant - Moses Lake
Country: United States
Rate of Pay: $24.03/hr
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Family Building Leave
- Education Assistance
- Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.
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Tips for Finding H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Target Eastern Washington's Tree Fruit Belt
The majority of Washington H-2A certifications come from Yakima, Chelan, and Okanogan counties, where apple and pear harvests drive massive seasonal demand. Focusing your search on these counties puts you closest to the highest concentration of certified employers.
Align Your Availability With Seasonal Peaks
Washington's H-2A demand spikes between June and November, covering cherry harvest through apple and pear picking season. Confirming you're available during these months makes you a significantly stronger candidate for employers planning their seasonal workforce.
Check DOL's iCERT Portal for Active Certifications
The Department of Labor's iCERT system publishes every submitted H-2A job order, including Washington employers actively seeking workers. Filtering by state lets you identify which growers are certified and what roles they need filled right now.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Washington H-2A Listings
Migrate Mate filters jobs specifically by visa type, so you can browse Washington H-2A postings without sifting through roles that don't offer sponsorship. It's one of the faster ways to identify which Washington employers are actively hiring sponsored workers.
Look Beyond Apples, Hops, Berries, and Vegetables Also Sponsor
While tree fruit dominates, Washington's hop yards near Moxee and berry farms in Skagit Valley also file H-2A certifications regularly. Broadening your search to these crops can open additional opportunities if apple and pear positions fill quickly.
Contact Farm Labor Contractors, Not Just Individual Farms
Many Washington growers use licensed farm labor contractors to manage their H-2A filings and workforce recruitment. Identifying and reaching out to these contractors directly can surface positions that aren't widely advertised through standard job boards.
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Get Access To All JobsH-2A Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in Washington sponsor the most H-2A visas?
Tree fruit production dominates H-2A visa sponsorship in Washington by a wide margin. Apple, pear, and cherry growers in Eastern Washington account for the largest share of annual certifications. Hop farming, wine grape harvesting, berry cultivation, and vegetable production also generate significant H-2A activity, particularly in Yakima, Skagit, and Benton counties.
Which cities in Washington have the most H-2A sponsorship jobs?
Yakima and Wenatchee are the two cities most closely associated with H-2A employment in Washington, sitting at the center of the state's apple and pear production regions. Othello, Mattawa, Quincy, and Okanogan also see substantial seasonal hiring. On the western side, Burlington and Mount Vernon in Skagit Valley are active for berry and vegetable work.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2A sponsorship in Washington?
H-2A roles in Washington are overwhelmingly agricultural. The most common positions include fruit picker, orchard worker, irrigation technician, pruner, bin loader, and crop grader. Supervisory field roles and equipment operators on farms can also qualify. All positions must be temporary or seasonal in nature and tied to an agricultural production cycle.
How do I find H-2A jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by H-2A visa type and by Washington state, which cuts through the noise of listings that don't offer sponsorship. You can also search the DOL's iCERT disclosure data for employers who have filed Washington H-2A certifications recently, then contact those growers or their labor contractors directly.
Are there any Washington-specific considerations I should know about for H-2A sponsorship?
Washington has some of the strongest state-level farmworker protections in the country, including overtime requirements and rest break rules that apply alongside federal H-2A standards. Employers are required to provide housing and transportation as part of the H-2A job offer. Washington's agricultural regions also experience high seasonal competition for labor, so applying early in the cycle improves your chances of securing a position.