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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The J.R. 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
The Warehouse Forklift Driver safely maintains an orderly and efficient cold storage warehouse.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate a forklift to move totes from production line to the warehouse
- Ability to load, unload, high stack and stage totes of frozen
- Enters data and product locations accurately using a hand scanner
- Read daily order sheets and find appropriate product in the warehouse
- Loads and unloads trailers on the dock
- Performs a pre-operation maintenance check on the forklift and reports any operating issues
- Charges forklift batteries
- Performs other duties as assigned
TYPICAL EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
1+ years related experience and/or training
OTHER INFORMATION
- Good knowledge of computer systems
- Ability to safely operate a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and high stacking totes of product
- Prior experience in a cold storage warehouse environment
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to balance multiple tasks, be flexible and work well under pressure
- Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments
- Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment
Job Requisition ID: 26181
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Warehouse - Pasco
Country: United States
Wage range or rate of pay: $22.96/HR
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (where applicable)
- Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
- Education Assistance (where applicable)
- Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
The J.R. 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.
INTRODUCTION
The J.R. 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
The Warehouse Forklift Driver safely maintains an orderly and efficient cold storage warehouse.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate a forklift to move totes from production line to the warehouse
- Ability to load, unload, high stack and stage totes of frozen
- Enters data and product locations accurately using a hand scanner
- Read daily order sheets and find appropriate product in the warehouse
- Loads and unloads trailers on the dock
- Performs a pre-operation maintenance check on the forklift and reports any operating issues
- Charges forklift batteries
- Performs other duties as assigned
TYPICAL EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
1+ years related experience and/or training
OTHER INFORMATION
- Good knowledge of computer systems
- Ability to safely operate a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and high stacking totes of product
- Prior experience in a cold storage warehouse environment
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to balance multiple tasks, be flexible and work well under pressure
- Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments
- Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment
Job Requisition ID: 26181
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Warehouse - Pasco
Country: United States
Wage range or rate of pay: $22.96/HR
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (where applicable)
- Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
- Education Assistance (where applicable)
- Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
The J.R. 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.