Food & Beverage H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
H-2B visa sponsorship jobs in Washington's food and beverage industry span seafood processing plants on the coast, fruit and vegetable packing operations in the Yakima Valley, and brewery and winery production facilities across the state. Employers such as Trident Seafoods, Chateau Ste. Michelle, and regional canneries have a documented history of H-2B filings for seasonal and temporary production roles.
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UniSea is looking for a detail-oriented HR Generalist, whose primary focus will be assisting with employee travel, to join our HR Team!
The HR Generalist – Travel position will provide superior employee support for travel related services including flight bookings, travel service options, hotel reservations, and providing insight and strategies to UniSea employees needing assistance with business and personal travel arrangements. This position will also support both Redmond and Dutch Harbor Human Resources teams with hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and data management during non-peak travel periods.
This position will require travel to Anchorage, Alaska and/or Dutch Harbor, Alaska as necessary during peak employee travel periods. Travel to Dutch Harbor, Alaska will usually be coordinated with advance notice, and the duration of the trip may be for several weeks at a time. Travel to Anchorage, Alaska will often be coordinated with advance notice, but impromptu, urgent trips based on weather/travel delays may still occur.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Facilitate travel arrangements for all Alaska-based employees to include business, personal, and medical travel including flights, hotels and land-based transportation. Act as the primary travel coordinator for Processors traveling to Dutch Harbor, returning home at the end of the season as well as booking roundtrip flights.
- Oversee Processor travel arrangements being booked by other members of the HR Team to ensure coordination, clear communication and appropriate tracking.
- Facilitate vacation, medical and business travel requests for non-Processors.
- Provide outstanding customer service to traveling employees. Resolve flight issues that may arise including delays, cancellations and other airline issues that affect travelers. De-escalate normal travel-related frustrations that can occur by being a problem-solver and reassuring travelers that UniSea will take care of them.
- Build and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with representatives from the travel agency, airlines, airports and hotels.
- Work at Anchorage airport during peak travel periods and when there are flight delays to track each passenger and ensure they know where to go and what to do. Clearly act as visible UniSea representative. Assist employees at SeaTac airport, as needed, during travel delays.
- Develop and implement strategies for assisting employees stranded at the Anchorage airport during weather and flight delays, including managing signage, providing food/meal vouchers, comfort items, etc. Act as a key point of contact for travel helpers during weather delay events to ensure they are providing helpful assistance.
- Coordinate and book charter flights as directed by HR leadership.
- Work with Production Administrative Specialists and HR to accurately maintain the travel manifest and be able to provide up to date information to Production Management and other departments as needed. Enter and record all travel transactions in the dedicated database, and ensure tracking and reporting is up to date and accurate.
- Participate in interviewing and hiring processes for Processors and other positions as assigned. Represent UniSea at job fairs and other hiring events as required.
- Assist with the onboarding process of new workers and offboarding processes for departing employees.
- Assist with advising and counseling employees and managers on employee relations issues and human resources policies and practices. Listen to concerns; take prompt, necessary and appropriate action as necessary. Support investigations as directed including interviewing and documenting conversations with appropriate parties.
- Support Redmond and Dutch Harbor HR teams with data entry and processing related to hiring, transfers and terminating employees in the HRIS and HR employee files.
- Support the HR team by providing backup during vacations and vacancies and assist with special events and projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Associates degree or equivalent knowledge and work experience is required.
- Some college courses in Human Resources or business, HR certification, training or internship are strongly desired.
- Must have a minimum of 2-4 years of work experience in travel coordination, HR and/or recruiting roles. Previous experience coordinating travel to Alaska or previous seafood industry experience strongly preferred.
- Must have excellent customer service skills. Our “customers” are our employees and may require help over email, phone calls, or in person.
- Bilingual in Spanish or Tagalog, desired but not required.
- Must be detail oriented and able to identify inaccuracies and typos in data and maintain accurate records and spreadsheets.
- Must have strong working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive).
- Must be able to always maintain confidential employee information.
- Must be able and willing to travel to Anchorage, Alaska, Dutch Harbor, Alaska or on other required recruiting trips.
- Must be able to work in a normal office environment by sitting at a desk, operating a computer, typing, answering phone calls, and scanning documents. Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 15 pounds may be required.
- Must be able to pass a post offer drug screen and criminal background check.
COMPENSATION
This is a salaried non-exempt position located in Redmond, Washington with a starting salary of $61,095 - $70,000 per year.
UniSea offers a rich benefits package including:
- Hybrid work environment. UniSea’s Corporate office is currently working 4 days in office and 1 day remote.
- 4 hours of free EV/plug-in hybrid vehicle charging at the Office during business hours.
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance available after 60-day eligibility period is satisfied.
- A variety of different voluntary coverages are offered – including AFLAC policies and additional life insurance for self and family members.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts are available after 60-day eligibility period is satisfied.
- 401(k) plan and additional 3% employer contribution – after 6-month eligibility period is satisfied. UniSea matches 100% of your contributions up to the first 5%, plus makes an additional 3% employer contribution.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
UniSea is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
PAY
Pay: $61,095.00 - $70,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
APPLICATION QUESTION(S)
- Are you able and willing to travel to Dutch Harbor, Alaska and Anchorage, Alaska?
Experience
- Travel Booking: 2 years (Required)
ABILITY TO COMMUTE
- Redmond, WA 98052 (Required)
WORK LOCATION
Hybrid remote in Redmond, WA 98052
INTRODUCTION
UniSea is looking for a detail-oriented HR Generalist, whose primary focus will be assisting with employee travel, to join our HR Team!
The HR Generalist – Travel position will provide superior employee support for travel related services including flight bookings, travel service options, hotel reservations, and providing insight and strategies to UniSea employees needing assistance with business and personal travel arrangements. This position will also support both Redmond and Dutch Harbor Human Resources teams with hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and data management during non-peak travel periods.
This position will require travel to Anchorage, Alaska and/or Dutch Harbor, Alaska as necessary during peak employee travel periods. Travel to Dutch Harbor, Alaska will usually be coordinated with advance notice, and the duration of the trip may be for several weeks at a time. Travel to Anchorage, Alaska will often be coordinated with advance notice, but impromptu, urgent trips based on weather/travel delays may still occur.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Facilitate travel arrangements for all Alaska-based employees to include business, personal, and medical travel including flights, hotels and land-based transportation. Act as the primary travel coordinator for Processors traveling to Dutch Harbor, returning home at the end of the season as well as booking roundtrip flights.
- Oversee Processor travel arrangements being booked by other members of the HR Team to ensure coordination, clear communication and appropriate tracking.
- Facilitate vacation, medical and business travel requests for non-Processors.
- Provide outstanding customer service to traveling employees. Resolve flight issues that may arise including delays, cancellations and other airline issues that affect travelers. De-escalate normal travel-related frustrations that can occur by being a problem-solver and reassuring travelers that UniSea will take care of them.
- Build and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with representatives from the travel agency, airlines, airports and hotels.
- Work at Anchorage airport during peak travel periods and when there are flight delays to track each passenger and ensure they know where to go and what to do. Clearly act as visible UniSea representative. Assist employees at SeaTac airport, as needed, during travel delays.
- Develop and implement strategies for assisting employees stranded at the Anchorage airport during weather and flight delays, including managing signage, providing food/meal vouchers, comfort items, etc. Act as a key point of contact for travel helpers during weather delay events to ensure they are providing helpful assistance.
- Coordinate and book charter flights as directed by HR leadership.
- Work with Production Administrative Specialists and HR to accurately maintain the travel manifest and be able to provide up to date information to Production Management and other departments as needed. Enter and record all travel transactions in the dedicated database, and ensure tracking and reporting is up to date and accurate.
- Participate in interviewing and hiring processes for Processors and other positions as assigned. Represent UniSea at job fairs and other hiring events as required.
- Assist with the onboarding process of new workers and offboarding processes for departing employees.
- Assist with advising and counseling employees and managers on employee relations issues and human resources policies and practices. Listen to concerns; take prompt, necessary and appropriate action as necessary. Support investigations as directed including interviewing and documenting conversations with appropriate parties.
- Support Redmond and Dutch Harbor HR teams with data entry and processing related to hiring, transfers and terminating employees in the HRIS and HR employee files.
- Support the HR team by providing backup during vacations and vacancies and assist with special events and projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Associates degree or equivalent knowledge and work experience is required.
- Some college courses in Human Resources or business, HR certification, training or internship are strongly desired.
- Must have a minimum of 2-4 years of work experience in travel coordination, HR and/or recruiting roles. Previous experience coordinating travel to Alaska or previous seafood industry experience strongly preferred.
- Must have excellent customer service skills. Our “customers” are our employees and may require help over email, phone calls, or in person.
- Bilingual in Spanish or Tagalog, desired but not required.
- Must be detail oriented and able to identify inaccuracies and typos in data and maintain accurate records and spreadsheets.
- Must have strong working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive).
- Must be able to always maintain confidential employee information.
- Must be able and willing to travel to Anchorage, Alaska, Dutch Harbor, Alaska or on other required recruiting trips.
- Must be able to work in a normal office environment by sitting at a desk, operating a computer, typing, answering phone calls, and scanning documents. Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 15 pounds may be required.
- Must be able to pass a post offer drug screen and criminal background check.
COMPENSATION
This is a salaried non-exempt position located in Redmond, Washington with a starting salary of $61,095 - $70,000 per year.
UniSea offers a rich benefits package including:
- Hybrid work environment. UniSea’s Corporate office is currently working 4 days in office and 1 day remote.
- 4 hours of free EV/plug-in hybrid vehicle charging at the Office during business hours.
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance available after 60-day eligibility period is satisfied.
- A variety of different voluntary coverages are offered – including AFLAC policies and additional life insurance for self and family members.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts are available after 60-day eligibility period is satisfied.
- 401(k) plan and additional 3% employer contribution – after 6-month eligibility period is satisfied. UniSea matches 100% of your contributions up to the first 5%, plus makes an additional 3% employer contribution.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
UniSea is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
PAY
Pay: $61,095.00 - $70,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
APPLICATION QUESTION(S)
- Are you able and willing to travel to Dutch Harbor, Alaska and Anchorage, Alaska?
Experience
- Travel Booking: 2 years (Required)
ABILITY TO COMMUTE
- Redmond, WA 98052 (Required)
WORK LOCATION
Hybrid remote in Redmond, WA 98052
H-2B Food & Beverage Job Roles in Washington
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in WashingtonFood & Beverage H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food & beverage companies sponsor H-2B visas in Washington?
Washington employers with documented H-2B visa filing history in food and beverage include seafood processors such as Trident Seafoods and Pacific Seafood, fruit packing and cold-storage operations in the Yakima and Wenatchee valleys, and some winery production facilities in the Columbia Valley. DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data, searchable through OFLC records, shows which specific employers have filed for H-2B workers in prior seasons.
Which cities in Washington have the most food & beverage H-2B sponsorship jobs?
H-2B food and beverage sponsorship activity in Washington is concentrated outside major metro areas. Yakima, Wenatchee, and the Tri-Cities region see high seasonal demand from fruit packing and processing operations. Coastal communities including Bellingham, Anacortes, and Kodiak-adjacent supply-chain hubs support seafood processing. Sunnyside and Prosser in the Yakima Valley also host winery and agricultural processing employers with recurring seasonal H-2B needs.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship?
H-2B covers temporary non-agricultural positions, so qualifying food and beverage roles in Washington typically include seafood processing workers, cannery line operators, fruit and vegetable sorters and packers, cold-storage loaders, and seasonal winery production assistants. These roles must be tied to a defined peak season or one-time event and cannot be ongoing year-round positions. The employer must demonstrate that qualified U.S. workers are unavailable for the period.
How do I find food & beverage H-2B sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate lists food and beverage H-2B sponsorship jobs in Washington and filters results by employer filing history, so you can identify companies that have completed the H-2B certification process in prior seasons. Search by the food and beverage category and filter to Washington to see active and historically active sponsors. Reviewing employers with prior DOL certifications gives a more reliable starting point than searching general job boards where sponsorship status is often unverified.
Are there state-specific considerations for H-2B food & beverage sponsorship in Washington?
Washington's H-2B food and beverage market is heavily tied to seasonal harvest and fishing cycles, which means petition timing is critical. Employers must file well before peak season begins, and the H-2B cap fills quickly each fiscal year. Washington's significant agricultural processing and seafood industries mean competition for cap-subject slots can be high. Workers and employers should confirm whether a role falls under agricultural or non-agricultural rules, as H-2A visa covers crop harvest work while H-2B applies to processing and packing.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B food & beverage 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.