Vegetable Harvest Workers

H2ajobs; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals furnished and facilities

Weekly grocery transport

Job summary

H2ajobs in Yuma, AZ is hiring agricultural workers for a staggered entry program from Oct 19, 2026 through Apr 15, 2027, with a total of 828 positions. Workers begin on different dates within the period based on need. Housing and meals are provided, with Kitchens and facilities available at designated housing sites and weekly grocery transport.

Safety rules apply on and off site. Experience required: 2 months harvesting crops; must be able to use shears and other tools; color vision is essential

Qualifications

• 2 months of harvest experience required.
• Must be able to use hand shears, clippers and other agricultural tools.
• Cannot be color blind due to product color differentiation.
• No smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol on site or in housing.
• Violence or disruptive behavior on site will not be tolerated.

Responsibilities

• Harvest crops according to instructions and safety guidelines.
• Operate agricultural tools and equipment as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in housing and fields.

Skills

Harvesting crops

Color vision

Tools

Shears

Clippers

Hand saw (gas-powered)

Job description

Staggered Dates of Need / Staggered Entry Information: The employer's overall period of need is October 19, 2026 through April 15, 2027, during which the employer anticipates needing a total of 828 workers. The employer anticipates that these workers will commence employment on different dates during the period of need. The following dates and estimated numbers of workers represent the employer's anticipated commencement schedule. Actual commencement dates and the number of workers commencing on each date may vary based on the employer's actual agricultural labor needs and variable conditions affecting the agricultural work to be performed.

Estimated Commencement Date - Estimated Number of Workers

October 19, 2026 - 166

November 2, 2026 - 166

November 9, 2026 - 166

November 16, 2026 - 165

November 19, 2026 - 165

Total: 828

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities at Palo Verde Apartments, Casa de Roman Apartments, Liberty Property (El Centro housing), and SMBD Property so workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchens, utilities and cooking and eating utensils will be provided at no cost to occupants of Employer-provided housing. Workers will purchase food at their own expense and prepare their own meals. The Employer will provide transportation to a grocery store once a week so workers have access to stores where they can purchase groceries and essentials. Kitchen and eating facilities will be shared with other workers occupying the Employer- provided housing facilities. No kitchen facilities or meals are provided to workers not occupying Employer-provided housing.

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Transport: Inbound/OutboundTransportation: The following provisions pertaining to provision or reimbursement for inbound and outbound transportation and subsistence apply only to persons recruited from outside normal commuting distance.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Requirements: 2-months experience harvesting crops to avoid crop damage and personal injury. Written verification of experience is required. Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of the product. Must be able to use shears, clippers and other agricultural tools (i.e., hand saw (can be powered by gas)); no smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any sort in the housing or work fields. Worker safety on the job and in employer-provided housing is our top priority. Workers may not possess, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or other controlled substances at the worksite or in the employer-provided housing. Fighting, including but not limited to, verbal, physical, or through social media or texts, and any threats or act of violence, and/or disruptive behavior against another individual or against property will not be tolerated, particularly acts of violence committed while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.