H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Washington sponsors H-2B visa workers across seasonal hospitality, seafood processing, landscaping, and outdoor recreation industries. Demand concentrates in the Puget Sound region, the San Juan Islands, and resort corridors near Mount Rainier and the Olympic Peninsula, with fishing and canning operations driving significant volumes along the coast.
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At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
A Production Supervisor I at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Production team supporting efforts to ensure smooth and efficient operations of all production processes while ensuring team member safety and product quality. This position involves managing production processes, developing team member schedules, and tracking incoming and outgoing products and is ideal for someone who is highly organized, meticulous, and a good communicator.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Management and Efficiency:
- Manage productions to achieve optimum recoveries and labor goals.
- Refine process efficiencies to lower the cost of production while maintaining product specifications.
- Manage fresh and frozen inventory and ensure APC records are accurate and up to date.
-
Monitor and report daily product recoveries.
-
Team Leadership and Communication:
- Manage production team metrics through manpower assessments.
- Ensure all areas of production are covered and communicate with team members and leads.
- Assist with vacation schedule planning.
-
Attend and/or lead team meetings and facilitate team activities.
-
Administrative Duties and Development:
- Track incoming and outgoing products using the AS400 system.
- Perform daily morning inventory and frequent quality checks.
-
Assist with forecasting processing needs while developing and implementing shift assignments.
-
Safety Advocacy and Compliance:
- Maintain team member safety, while acting as an advocate for all safety programs.
- Report safety issues to the maintenance manager or operations management in an urgent manner.
- Ensure proper icing and rotation of all fresh products.
- Ensure all products are labeled correctly, clean, stacked, and stored properly.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.
What you bring to Pacific Seafood
Education and Experience
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum four years of related experience and/or training
Preferred
- Proficient knowledge of Word, Excel, and APC
- Experience with HACCP, SSOP and COOL Act
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, AS400 and APC
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:
- Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
- Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.
- Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
- Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
- Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
- Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.
- Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.
- Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Working Conditions
The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:
- Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment
- Large, specialized equipment
- Large moving equipment
- High noise level
- Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures
- Exposure to hazardous materials
- Wet environment
- Safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.)
- Well-illuminated environment
- Scents related to the production facility
Benefits
Total compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
- 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
- Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time
- Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Pacific Seafood
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Description
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
A Production Supervisor I at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Production team supporting efforts to ensure smooth and efficient operations of all production processes while ensuring team member safety and product quality. This position involves managing production processes, developing team member schedules, and tracking incoming and outgoing products and is ideal for someone who is highly organized, meticulous, and a good communicator.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Management and Efficiency:
- Manage productions to achieve optimum recoveries and labor goals.
- Refine process efficiencies to lower the cost of production while maintaining product specifications.
- Manage fresh and frozen inventory and ensure APC records are accurate and up to date.
-
Monitor and report daily product recoveries.
-
Team Leadership and Communication:
- Manage production team metrics through manpower assessments.
- Ensure all areas of production are covered and communicate with team members and leads.
- Assist with vacation schedule planning.
-
Attend and/or lead team meetings and facilitate team activities.
-
Administrative Duties and Development:
- Track incoming and outgoing products using the AS400 system.
- Perform daily morning inventory and frequent quality checks.
-
Assist with forecasting processing needs while developing and implementing shift assignments.
-
Safety Advocacy and Compliance:
- Maintain team member safety, while acting as an advocate for all safety programs.
- Report safety issues to the maintenance manager or operations management in an urgent manner.
- Ensure proper icing and rotation of all fresh products.
- Ensure all products are labeled correctly, clean, stacked, and stored properly.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.
What you bring to Pacific Seafood
Education and Experience
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum four years of related experience and/or training
Preferred
- Proficient knowledge of Word, Excel, and APC
- Experience with HACCP, SSOP and COOL Act
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, AS400 and APC
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:
- Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
- Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.
- Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
- Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
- Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
- Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.
- Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.
- Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Working Conditions
The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:
- Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment
- Large, specialized equipment
- Large moving equipment
- High noise level
- Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures
- Exposure to hazardous materials
- Wet environment
- Safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.)
- Well-illuminated environment
- Scents related to the production facility
Benefits
Total compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
- 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
- Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time
- Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Pacific Seafood
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
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Tips for Finding H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Target seafood and fish processing employers early
Washington's commercial fishing industry, centered in coastal communities like Westport and Anacortes, fills H-2B roles months before the season opens. Submit applications to processing companies in late fall to align with their DOL filing windows.
Look beyond Seattle for the highest employer density
Most Washington H-2B sponsorship comes from employers outside major cities, including ski resorts near Snoqualmie Pass, golf courses on the Olympic Peninsula, and marinas in the San Juan Islands. Focusing your search on these regions increases your options.
Understand Washington's two H-2B seasons
Washington employers file under both the April 1 summer start and October 1 winter start dates. Landscaping and marina work peaks in summer; some mountain lodge and hospitality roles open in winter. Aligning your timeline to the right season matters.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-2B listings in Washington
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa type, so you can browse H-2B sponsorship roles in Washington directly without sorting through postings that don't offer sponsorship. This saves significant time during a competitive filing period.
Contact employers before the cap fills
Congress sets a national H-2B cap of 66,000 visas per fiscal year, and it frequently fills in the first lottery. Reach out to Washington employers well before their intended start dates so petitions can be submitted as early as 90 days prior.
Confirm returning worker exemption eligibility with your employer
If you've held H-2B status in any of the prior three fiscal years, your employer may be able to petition for you outside the regular cap. Ask Washington-based employers whether they plan to use the returning worker exemption when filing.
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Which industries in Washington sponsor the most H-2B visas?
Seafood processing, landscaping, hospitality, and outdoor recreation account for the largest share of H-2B visa sponsorship in Washington. Fishing and canning operations along the Pacific coast, seasonal resorts near the Cascades, golf courses, and marina operators are among the most consistent H-2B filers in the state.
Which cities in Washington have the most H-2B sponsorship jobs?
H-2B sponsorship in Washington is concentrated outside Seattle. Coastal communities like Westport, Anacortes, and La Push generate significant fishing and processing jobs. The San Juan Islands, the Snoqualmie Pass corridor, and towns near Olympic National Park also see consistent H-2B hiring from hospitality and recreation employers each season.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Washington?
Qualifying roles must be temporary or seasonal, require no more than a bachelor's degree, and reflect a demonstrable one-time, seasonal, peak-load, or intermittent employer need. In Washington, this commonly includes fish processors, groundskeepers, hotel housekeeping staff, marina workers, ski lift operators, and amusement park attendants during defined operating seasons.
How do I find H-2B sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Start by using Migrate Mate, which lets you search and filter job listings specifically by H-2B sponsorship in Washington, so every result is from an employer actively willing to sponsor. Beyond that, focus your outreach on employers in seafood processing, resort hospitality, and landscaping, and contact them directly well before their seasonal start dates, since H-2B petitions must be filed up to 90 days in advance.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B jobs in Washington?
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.