H-2AFarming and ranching

Field Workers, Citrus Shed, Van Drivers, Forklift Drivers

Foothill Packing, Inc. YU-34

📍 Yuma, AZ · Yuma County

Pay$15.32 per hour

DatesSep 21, 2026 – Feb 27, 2027

Openings40

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-300-26190-089183

📞 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, Citrus Shed, Van Drivers, Forklift Drivers (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26190-089183

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Field Workers, Citrus Shed, Van Drivers, Forklift Drivers position (H-2A, case number JO-A-300-26190-089183) in Yuma, AZ, from September 21, 2026 to February 27, 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.

Field Workers (Citrus, Dates and Olives), Citrus Shed, Van Drivers and Citrus Forklift Drivers.

Heavy labor of harvesting Citrus, Olives and Dates as per color and size requirements. Climbing regular and 3-point ladder as needed to pick fruit. Employees will be using proper shears for picking citrus. Cutting, not pulling, the citrus with hand shear; Putting fruit into bag sack, which is carried on the front of the body, with straps around the shoulder and back for support. Sack full of fruit can weigh up to 50 lbs. The sack is then emptied into bin in a manner instructed by supervisor. This is repeated until the bin is full. Employees will need to walk around the tree, under the tree, and inside the tree and from a ladder to pick the appropriate fruit. Employees will be wearing safety protection, hard hats, gloves, protective sleeves, knee pads, and eye protection. Employees will be pruning and hoeing citrus, date, and olive trees, using both hands pruning shears, pruning loppers and long handled hoes. Employees will be expected to follow the direction and techniques specific to various trees from the supervisor. Employees will be planting citrus. Start times vary depending on the weather (fog or heavy dew). Fruit cannot be picked until it is dry on the outside of the fruit. Performs maintenance in and around the ranch such as cleaning and repairing irrigation canals, weeding, and thinning with a long handle hoe around trees and irrigation valves, and trash removal.

Tree Work – All tree (Citrus, Date Palms/Olive Trees) work & harvest requires either working from the ground while standing or walking on uneven ground or working from a basket/platform that is raised by a forklift or reach lift that will be raised off the ground that could be as high as 55 feet off the ground. Employees in basket/platform are required to wear safety harnesses.

Specific to Date Palms - De-thorn job is done by removing thorns from palms with curved knife while standing on the ground or in a raised platform, by moving the knife along the edges of the frond removing the thorns.

Requirements

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

Must have 1 month work experience working in citrus or dates field work as defined in this application. Written verification required.
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 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	6:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.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	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-300-26190-089183
Official occupation	Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (45-2092.00)
Employer's agent or attorney	Seso Inc.
Posted	Jul 15, 2026

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