Agriculture H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Washington is one of the top H-2A visa states in the country, with agriculture employers in the Yakima Valley, Wenatchee, and the Columbia Basin filing thousands of H-2A job orders each season. Apple and cherry growers, wine grape producers, and hop farms like Hop Union and large tree fruit operations routinely sponsor H-2A workers for seasonal positions across the state.
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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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Search Agriculture Jobs in WashingtonAgriculture H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
Which agriculture companies sponsor H-2A visas in Washington?
Washington's largest H-2A visa filers are concentrated in tree fruit and wine grape production. Major operations include Stemilt Growers, McDougall and Sons, and Allan Bros. Fruit in the Yakima and Wenatchee valleys. Hop producers in the Yakima Valley and onion and potato growers in the Columbia Basin also file significant H-2A job orders each year. Sponsorship volume tends to follow harvest cycles, peaking from late summer through fall.
Which cities in Washington have the most agriculture H-2A sponsorship jobs?
Yakima, Wenatchee, and Sunnyside consistently account for the highest concentration of H-2A job orders in Washington. The Yakima Valley is the state's primary agricultural corridor, covering apple, cherry, hop, and wine grape production. The Columbia Basin cities of Moses Lake and Pasco also generate steady H-2A demand, particularly for potato, onion, and asparagus operations during their respective harvest windows.
What types of agriculture roles typically qualify for H-2A sponsorship?
H-2A sponsorship covers temporary or seasonal agricultural work, so the qualifying roles in Washington are almost entirely harvest and field labor positions. Common titles include crop hand, orchard worker, apple picker, cherry harvester, hop yard worker, irrigation technician, and tractor operator. Pruning and thinning crew positions are also frequently sponsored in the winter and spring months to support Washington's tree fruit operations ahead of the main harvest season.
How do I find agriculture H-2A sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate lists verified H-2A agriculture jobs in Washington, organized by employer, location, and crop type. You can filter specifically for Washington H-2A postings to see current seasonal openings across the Yakima Valley, Wenatchee area, and Columbia Basin. Because H-2A job orders are time-sensitive and tied to harvest windows, checking Migrate Mate regularly as spring and summer approach gives you the best view of active sponsorship opportunities before positions are filled.
Are there any Washington-specific considerations for H-2A agriculture workers?
Washington has its own state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) requirements that apply alongside federal H-2A rules, including specific housing and safety standards for agricultural workers. The state's agricultural season is highly compressed, particularly for apple and cherry harvests, so H-2A job orders often have firm start dates. Workers should also be aware that Washington's climate means early-season pruning work in January and February can precede the main harvest by several months, with separate job orders for each period.