H-2AFarming and ranching

Field Laborer

Alco Harvesting, LLC

📍 Yuma, AZ · Yuma County

Pay$15.15 per hour

DatesDec 7, 2026 – May 21, 2027

Openings100

Hours per week40

✔ Housing provided
✔ Daily transportation

How to apply

Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26267-258576

📞 Phone: +1 (928) 487-0658
✉️ Email: jobs@alcoharvesting.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 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 who contact the employer by telephone or in person will complete an applicant screening process. The employment contract is made available to the applicant in person, by fax, or email once the screening process is completed and an offer of employment has been made. Telephone or in-person interviews will be at no cost to workers.
Walk-in applicants should bring with them documentation of identity and employment eligibility, so that if an offer of employment is made the required pre-employment paperwork can be completed. Walk-in applications will be accepted at:

7105 E 30th St., Yuma, AZ 85365
Phone: (928) 487-0658
Alco Referral Contact: Brandy Gomez
Email address: jobs@alcoharvesting.com

Contact hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Collect telephone calls will not be accepted directly from job applicants and persons inquiring about employment. 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.
Applicants and referrals, not applying in person, will be sent an employment application and the employment disclosures required by law. Applicants and referrals will not be considered to have applied until a properly completed and signed application is provided to the Company indicating that the worker has received a copy in writing of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker employment disclosures (or Contract containing disclosures) as required by law. The Company will interview non-local applicants by telephone and make hiring commitments to qualified, eligible applicants.

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 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 Employment Service staff apprise applicants that they will be required to provide documentary proof of work authorization to the Employer.

✉️ 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 Laborer (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26267-258576

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Field Laborer position (H-2A, case number JO-A-300-26267-258576) in Yuma, AZ, from December 7, 2026 to May 21, 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 Worker – Head Lettuce (Iceberg), Bulk Lettuce (Iceberg) Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, Organic Romaine, Celery, Organic Celery, Romaine Hearts, Organic Romaine Hearts, Broccoli, Organic Broccoli, Spinach, Cilantro, Parsley, Cauliflower, Organic Cauliflower, Green Cabbage and Red Cabbage, to perform the following duties:

Field worker to harvest both conventional green leaf, red leaf &, romaine. Cut, bag, pack, and load fresh product in the field. Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife. Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton, bag, tote, or bin. The process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard. Worker is also responsible for operating Tractor’s and machines used to perform this task.

Field worker to harvest romaine, organic romaine, head lettuce (iceberg), organic romaine hearts, and romaine hearts.  Cut, bag, pack, and load fresh product in the field.  Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife.  Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton, tote, or bin.  The process is repeated.  Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard. Worker is also responsible for operating Tractor’s and machines used to perform this task. 

Field worker to harvest bulk lettuce. Cut and core fresh iceberg lettuce in the field. Cutting and coring is done on a harvesting belt using hands and a cutting/coring knife. Using a coring knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the lettuce from the root, trims the outer leaves, cores the center of the lettuce with a knife and places on belt. The process is repeated, workers are responsible for cleaning of equipment.

Field Worker to harvest spinach, cilantro, and parsley. Cutting is done by kneeling on beds next to a machine or without a machine. The employee determines the size and quality of the product to be harvested. Then, using a harvesting hand knife, the employee cuts the appropriate amount of product from its roots, cleans by hand the defective leaves, and trims the stems. The product is then either tied, sleeved, or banded before being packed or placed into a box/tote or placed on a belt. The cartons or totes have a specific count or weight requirement.

Field worker to harvest organic broccoli, broccoli. Cut, trim, bag, pack, and load fresh broccoli in the field.  Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife.  Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton, tote, or bin.  The process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard. Worker is also responsible for operating Tractor’s and machines used to perform this task.

Machine set up includes: Check machine for water and diesel; Put sticker on bags; Supply cartons for the day and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; Move trailer.

Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to the primary duties.  Such work will be temporary and unsubstantial agricultural labor.

Requirements

Education	None required
Experience	1 month
Other requirements	Lifting up to 65 lb Drug test

1 month of experience in harvesting any of the commodities listed. Specific requirements include lifting up to 50-65 pounds frequently and being able to use hand tools, including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing.

Work is performed in open fields and may involve exposure to mud, dust, wind, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Temperatures can range from 30 degrees Fahrenheit to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described.

Benefits and conditions

Schedule	5:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Paid	Weekly
Pay details	Broccoli 14 Grd 1 Bonipak: See Addendum A
Housing type	Rental or public accommodations (Yuma, Az)
Housing	The employer will offer housing, bedding (mattresses, blankets, sheets, pillows and pillow cases), 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. The Employer assures that all rental and/or public accommodations will meet local, State or Federal Standards.
Meals	Workers living in employer provided housing without kitchen facilities will receive three meals per day, seven days a week. A deduction of $18.00 per day (or higher when the Department of Labor publishes the new maximum meal deduction rate or approves a higher meal charge) for employer-prepared or provided meals will be made from the paychecks of all workers occupying employer provided housing without kitchen facilities.
Daily transportation	Company will offer transportation at no cost to workers occupying Company-provided housing to the work site and return on a daily basis. The Company may also offer transportation at no cost to workers who commute to work on a daily basis and workers who elect not to occupy the Company-provided housing from one or more pre-designated pick-up points to and from the daily work site.
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	The following deductions will be made from the worker’s pay: 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; and deductions expressly authorized by the worker in writing (if any). No deductions except those required or permitted by law will be made.

Case number	JO-A-300-26267-258576
Official occupation	Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (45-2092.00)
Employer's agent or attorney	Malitzlaw, Inc.
Posted	Oct 13, 2026

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