H-2AFarming and ranching

Field Workers, Irrigators, Ag Equip Operators, Van Drivers

Foothill Packing, Inc. YU-28

📍 Yuma, AZ · Yuma County

Pay$15.32 per hour

DatesSep 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Openings19

Hours per week35

✔ Housing provided
✔ Daily transportation

How to apply

Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26169-032330

📞 Phone: +1 (831) 784-1453
✉️ Email: dmurillo@foothillpacking.com

Employer instructions

Applicants should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the job specifications and the terms and conditions of employment in this Clearance Order before contacting the employer or seeking a referral. Only workers meeting all the qualifications for Employment, who are eligible (i.e., work authorized) able, willing and qualified to perform the work, with or without reasonable accommodations, who are eligible for employment in the United States, and who will be available at the time and place needed, should contact or be referred to the employer.

Applicants will be interviewed in person or by telephone and job offers will be extended to qualified, eligible applicants. Telephone or in-person interviews will be at no cost to workers. For specific crew and start date information, workers may contact Diana Murillo (831) 784-1453 ext. 132 or Leiman Contreras at (928) 627-2340 ext. 214. The employment application is completed on the first day of work and on that day the crews will receive an orientation/training session. Workers will be compensated for the time spent orientating/training.

Documentation of identity and employment authorization (original documents only) sufficient to complete an I-9 Form, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, must be in the possession of the worker at the time the worker reports for work and will be examined by the Company as a condition for completing the hiring process. Walk-in applicants whose pre-employment paperwork was completed at the time of hire must have a valid identity document when they report to work. No worker will be considered to have completed the hiring process, nor be permitted to start work, and/or occupy Company-provided housing, without completing (the pertinent sections of) an I-9 Form and presenting required documentation of identity and employment eligibility within the legally required time frames. Although the job holding office is not required to verify employment authorization documentation, Employer requests that the referring offices apprise applicants that they will be required to provide documentary proof of work authorization to the Employer.

Walk-in applications will be accepted at: 1582 Moffett Street, Ste. G Salinas, CA 93905
Foothill Packing Referral Contact:
Diana Murillo (831) 784-1453 ext. 132 / dmurillo@foothillpacking.com
Leiman Contreras (928) 627-2340 ext. 214 / lcontreras@foothillpacking.com

Contact hours are Monday thru Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. All referrals from State Workforce Agencies must be sent to the employer by telephone or email and must include referral contact name, phone number, and email address if an email address is available. Collect telephone calls will not be accepted directly from job applicants and persons inquiring about employment.

Applicants and referrals will not be considered to have applied until a properly completed and signed application is provided to the employer indicating that the worker has received a copy in writing of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker employment disclosures (or Contract containing disclosures) required by law.

✉️ Application email template in English

Replace what is in brackets [ ] with your details. If the employer asked for another way to apply, follow their instructions.

Subject: Application for Field Workers, Irrigators, Ag Equip Operators, Van Drivers (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26169-032330

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Field Workers, Irrigators, Ag Equip Operators, Van Drivers position (H-2A, case number JO-A-300-26169-032330) in Yuma, AZ, from September 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027.

[Write 1 or 2 lines about your experience, for example: I have 2 years of experience working in landscaping and construction.]

I am available for the full contract period and I can send my resume and references. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
[Your full name]
[Your country] - [Your phone / WhatsApp] - [Your email]

Job duties

Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.

Irrigators: Under the supervision of the Supervisor/Foreperson, performs general irrigation work of vegetable fields via drip/sprinkler irrigation; drip irrigation installation, repair and maintenance; and sprinkler installation, repair and maintenance. Workers will be responsible for starting and stopping surface and subsurface irrigation with syphon tubes as well as monitoring the elevation in head water by opening and closing irrigation gates. Workers will also need to assist in starting and stopping pumps for surface and subsurface drip irrigated fields.. Performs maintenance in and around vegetable fields such as bird control, weeding with a long handle hoe around irrigation valves, borders and trash removal. Tractor driving activities for purpose sprinkler irrigation pipe. Reports break downs and understands and abides by our safety procedures and performance standards. Can fill out maintenance and progression sheet Required basic knowledge of driving a tractor, must pass a tractor safety training and demonstrate ability to operate tractor in a safe manner.

Van Driver Specifications: responsible for transporting workers from housing sites and pick-up points to take to work sites and back, processing paperwork, inspections of vehicle fueling of and cleaning of vehicle. The employer assures that the drivers are paid, at a minimum, the AEWR for actual driving time, processing paperwork, cleaning and fueling of vehicle. Employee may drive Van on public roads. To drive a Van, Employees must possess a valid drivers’ license (state issued) and must be able to pass Class B Physical exam and register as an FLCE driver. The employer will be responsible for the cost of the California Driver’s License, Class B Physical Exam, and registration as an FLCE driver (if any). The Driver’s License and FLCE Certificate are job requirements.

Agricultural Equipment Operators/Forklift Operator: workers will drive and operate various farm equipment to perform farm field preparation such as planting, cultivating, fertilizing, farming, and maintaining farms. Will attach and adjust farm implements to tractors such as discs, plows, lasers, rippers, cultivators, listers and planters and will ensure equipment is operating properly at optimum performances. Workers must conduct daily maintenance check prior to operate the tractor, monitor, and drive tractors safely and efficiently over difficult terrain and must have sufficient knowledge of tractor mechanics to make simple and minor adjustments and repairs to tractors. Workers will be required to understand and operate the GPS operating system. Required to have knowledge of driving a tractor, must pass tractor safety training and demonstrate ability to operate tractor in a safe manner.

Requirements

Education	None required
Experience	1 month
Other requirements	Driver's license required Lifting up to 50 lb Drug test

Must have 1 months work experience as an irrigator and agricultural equipment operator as defined in this application including harvest work. To drive a Cal Van, Employees must possess a valid drivers license (state issued) and must be able to pass Class B Physical exam and register as an FLCE driver. The employer will be responsible for the cost of the California Drivers License, Class B Physical Exam, and registration as an FLCE driver (if any). The Drivers License and FLCE Certificate are job requirements.

Benefits and conditions

Schedule	4:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
Paid	Weekly
Pay details	$15.15 for H2A workers in Arizona
Housing type	Employer-provided (including mobile or range) (Yuma, Az)
Housing	The employer will offer housing, bedding (mattresses, blankets, sheets, pillows and pillowcases), storage for personal belongings, and utilities at no cost to workers recruited from beyond normal commuting distances who are unable to return to their place of residence on a daily basis.
Meals	Calle Ocho Apartments & Nature Fresh Housing: Workers occupying employer-provided housing in which full kitchen facilities are available will be responsible for preparing their own meals. Workers will purchase food at their own expense and prepare their own meals. Kitchen and eating facilities will be shared with other workers occupying the Company-provided housing facilities. Employer will provide workers with cooking and eating utensils. No kitchen facilities or meals are provided to workers not occupying Company-provided housing. Laundry facilities are available on site with wash basins free of charge. Workers will be offered free transportation via company vehicles at least once per week to grocery store to purchase food to prepare meals.
Daily transportation	Workers who commute daily have the option to drive their own vehicles to the work site or come to pre-designated pickup points to ride free bus transportation to and from the work site. Workers living in Company provided housing will be provided free transportation to and from the company-provided housing and the work site. Workers living in company provided housing also have the option to drive their own vehicles to the worksite.
Travel to the job	The following provisions pertaining to provision or reimbursement for inbound and return transportation and subsistence apply only to persons recruited from outside normal commuting distance.
Pay deductions	FICA (if applicable); federal income tax withholding (if applicable); state and/or local tax withholding (if applicable); recovery of any loss to the Company due to damage or loss of equipment/tools; housing or furnishings (beyond normal wear and tear) caused by the worker (if any) - the employer will not make any deduction from the wage or require any reimbursement from an employee for any cash shortage, breakage, or loss of equipment, unless it can be shown that such shortage, breakage, or loss is caused by a dishonest or willful act, or by the gross negligence of the employee; medical insurance payments, if applicable; cash advances, if applicable; $20.00 check “stop payment” for lost checks, if applicable; and deductions expressly authorized by the worker in writing (if any). No deductions except those required or permitted by law will be made which bring the worker’s earnings for any pay period below the applicable statutory federal or state minimum wage.

Case number	JO-A-300-26169-032330
Official occupation	Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (45-2092.00)
Employer's agent or attorney	Seso Inc.
Posted	Jul 10, 2026

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