H-2AFarming and ranching

Field Workers

Rancho Nuevo Harvesting, Inc. (2026.8)

📍 Yuma, AZ · Yuma County

Pay$15.15 per hour

DatesDec 15, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027

Openings60

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-300-26289-306786

📞 Phone: +1 (805) 347-1370
✉️ Email: h2a@rnharvesting.com

Employer instructions

Applicants may apply at and be referred by any local office of a State Workforce Agency (SWA). The SWA is responsible for informing applicants of all terms and conditions of employment and notifying the employer in advance of any referrals. If appropriate, the SWA should furnish translator services. Applicants should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the job specifications and terms and conditions of employment in the Clearance Order before contacting the employer or seeking a referral. Only workers who meet all the qualifications for employment, who are work authorized, and who are willing and able to perform the work, with or without reasonable accommodation, and who will be available at the time and place needed for the duration of the contract, should contact or be referred to the employer.

Walk-in applications will be accepted at:
Rancho Nuevo Address: 1225 La Brea Ave Suite B, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Phone number: +1-805-347-1370
Email: h2a@rnharvesting.com
Rancho Nuevo contact hours are Monday thru Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Collect telephone calls will not be accepted directly from job applicants and persons inquiring about employment.

If a Job Service Office refers several applicants at the same time, it is requested that the employer be advised in advance so that sufficient time may be allowed to schedule interviews. Applicants will be interviewed in person or by telephone and job offers will be extended to qualified, eligible applicants. All employees must timely complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and present documentation establishing identity and employment authorization as permitted by applicable federal law. The Employer will complete the Form I-9 verification process within the time required by law.

The employer will accept referrals from any source and continue to cooperate with the SWA by accepting referrals of all eligible U.S. workers who apply (or on whose behalf an application is made) for the job opportunity until the end of the recruitment period as specified in the job order. Applicants and referrals will not be considered until a completed and signed application is provided to the employer indicating that the worker has received a written copy of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker employment disclosures (or contract containing such 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 (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26289-306786

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Field Workers position (H-2A, case number JO-A-300-26289-306786) in Yuma, AZ, from December 15, 2026 to April 4, 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.

Organic Celery and Conventional Celery Harvest
Field worker to harvest celery, organic and conventional. Cut, bunch, pack, and load fresh celery in the field on the farm. 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 stalk from the roots and trims the outer stalks from the stalk to prepare it to be packed into a cartons, totes, or bins. The process is repeated. Worker responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard.
Crew Lead- Team Leaders will additionally be responsible for checking quality, filling out paperwork, and receiving order for production. May clock in other workers. Crew Leaders will fall under direct supervision of First Line Supervisors.
General Labor- Weeding using long-handled hoes, transplanting, runner cutting, and ranch maintenance, pulling plastic, pulling of drip tape, cleaning of old and new vegetative growth on plant bed. Plant bed will be classified as "Medium" or "High" according to the amount of runners and new/old vegetative growth present during performing work task.
Machine set up- On the farm, workers will check the 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, drive tractor and caterpillar.

Agricultural Equipment Operator- Tractor drivers will drive and control tractors in fields.
Observe and listen to machinery operations to detect equipment malfunctions and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Workers may perform routine maintenance and conduct basic repairs on farm vehicles, implements, and machinery. (Performs this job duty less than 50% of the total work days of the contract)
Sanitation Worker- Cleans, pressure washes, and moves restrooms on farms/fields.

Requirements

Education	None required
Experience	2 months
Other requirements	Lifting up to 55 lb Drug test

We require two months of recent and verifiable experience within the past two years for the job duties listed. This position requires a minimum of two months for the employee to get a full understanding of the job and responsibilities. Must be able to understand work & safety instructions in English or Spanish, the languages spoken and written in the workplace. Specific requirements include lifting up to 30-55 pounds frequently and 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.

Benefits and conditions

Schedule	6:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Paid	Weekly
Pay details	$15.15/hour for work performed in Arizona. See Addendum A for applicable wage rates.
Housing type	Rental or public accommodations (Yuma, Az)
Housing	14 rooms with 14 bathrooms, showers, and lavatories. No kitchen facilities. Laundry facilities are available offsite. The housing facility will hold 55 workers.
Meals	Workers living in employer provided housing without kitchen facilities will receive three meals per day by El Campesino. The employer will pay El Campesino, directly for the meals. A deduction of $16.78 per day will be made. However, the employer is requesting a higher meal charge ($20.00 per day) which will come in effect if/when petition is approved by Department of Labor for employer-prepared or provided meals for all workers occupying employer-provided housing. The employer will provide 3 meals per day. Mealtimes may vary by the needs of the employee's work schedules. El Campesino point of contact full name and phone number: Bonnie Balderas, phone number (805) 760-2111. The employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from the closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services).
Daily transportation	Employer will provide free daily transportation via the following vehicles authorized to transport workers: 2 41-Passenger Bus 3 48-Passenger Bus 1 45-Passenger Bus 1 77-Passenger Bus
Travel to the job	The employer will provide workers with inbound and outbound transportation as set forth in Section I. paragraph 7(A) and (B). The employer will pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to the group of workers or permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose, including common carrier transportation.
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). Re-issued check policy: After the first loss, mutilation or expiration of a worker's check, the company will charge a $25.00 processing fee for every reissued check, for any reason other than the company's negligence. The employer will not deduct from the wage or require any reimbursement from an employee for any cash shortage, breakage, or loss of housing, furnishings, tools or 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; state sponsored retirement savings plan deductions, if applicable; and deductions expressly authorized by the worker in writing (if any).

Case number	JO-A-300-26289-306786
Official occupation	Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (45-2092.00)
Posted	Oct 16, 2026

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