Farm Worker
Quick facts
- Pay
- 16.24 USD /HOUR
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Van Buren, TEXAS
- Industry
- Agriculture — 74 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-2A
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Begin date: 11/1/2026
Full Time: Yes
Number of Workers Requested: 30
Job Duties: Segregation of one-day old breeder chicks by examination of genitalia to grade and sort chicks for agricultural production. Repetitive handling of baby chicks to excrete feces and inspect the chick's anal vent in order to determine sex and sort by gender. Must be able to withstand long hours of standing and concentration.; Work is to be done for long periods of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the required work with or without reasonable accommodations. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing appropriate work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing inappropriate clothing will not be permitted to start work. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break when working more than 5 hours. Must report to work at the designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start/end times. Employer may request, but not require, that workers work more than the stated daily hours, on the worker's Sabbath, or on federal holidays. Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company worksites or vehicles is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination. The employer does not conduct background checks but may terminate a worker for cause if a criminal conviction or sex offender status is discovered during employment, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, to ensure the safety of other workers, staff, and the public. The work described herein is regular, seasonal full-time work requiring all workers to be available as stated on the standard work schedule, throughout the entire contract period. Employees may experience a temporary reduction in work and/or a temporary work stoppage due to the natural agricultural cycle. Employer retains the right to terminate workers for lawful job-related reasons, including but not limited to workers who: are regularly absent or tardy; malingers or otherwise refuses to work in accordance with direction, or is otherwise obviously unqualified to perform the job; is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary. Non-U.S. workers may be terminated if one or more U.S. workers becomes available for the job during the employer's recruitment period. Job abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences. Foreign workers will be advised of their responsibility to depart the U.S. when employment comes to an end. Employer will request and maintain records of each worker's permanent home address, e-mail address (when available) and phone number.; Employer will provide workers' compensation insurance coverage in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(e). Employer attests that the policy will be renewed as necessary to cover the entire certified contract period and any extension of employment. Name of insurance carrier: Accident Fund General Name of policyholder: Continental Poultry Sexing Association Name of person to be notified of claim: Dan Lee Telephone number for point-of-contact: 479-471-0797 Deadline for filing a claim: Report within the timeframe specified by state law
Job Classification: 45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Experience Required: Yes
Months of Experience Required: 3
Special Requirements: Must have minimum 98% accuracy in ability to segregate one-day old chicks. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Must be able to lift 5 lbs. 3 months experience required.
Number of Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule (Start/End time): 12:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name Continental Poultry Service in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop (SOC 45-2092) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-2A
- H-2B / H-2A (seasonal and temporary work)
Temporary non-agricultural (H-2B) or agricultural (H-2A) jobs. The employer files a labor certification and petition; you apply for the visa at a US consulate. H-2B has a yearly cap of 66,000 (plus supplemental visas); H-2A has no cap.
- EB-3 “other workers” green card
Permanent residence for jobs that need less than 2 years of training. Waits for this category are long (often several years).
- H-1B
H-1B needs a role that requires at least a bachelor's degree, so it's usually not an option here.
Salary vs prevailing wage
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Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.