H2A Specialist

We are seeking an H2A Specialist to join our team based in Yakima, WA.

About Our Company

Kershaw Companies is a vertically integrated group of companies that grow, harvest, store, pack, ship and transport fresh fruits to retailers, wholesalers and food service customers all over the world. We are a leading grower and marketer of fresh apples, pears, cherries, blueberries, and kiwi berries. Company headquarters are in the scenic Naches River Valley of central Washington State, just outside Yakima, Washington. We have a company culture, which requires a sense of urgency, passion for what you do, and a desire to continually improve.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented H2A Specialist to join our team and oversee the administration of the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program. Vital for this role is an individual is who is organized, efficient and energetic!

Job Duties/Responsibilities

· Ensuring Compliance with various entities including US Dept of Labor, State Workforce Agency and L&I as it relates to H2A program

· Liaison between Company and regulatory government agencies on recruiting, housing, transportation, worker abandonment and termination notices

· Manages and oversee all housing and transportation fleet including ability to conduct maintenance and repairs (mechanically inclined) and work with vendors for maintenance and repair

· Inspect housing regularly for cleanliness, appearance and enforce house rules, and company policies

· Assist employees with issues regarding wages, L&I, housing, and transportation

· Develop effective working relationships with workers, operation managers, ranch managers, HR team, accounting department and various outside venders

· Participate in financial activities such as the negotiation of housing and transportation rates along with purchasing of supplies

· Manage recruitment reports

· Assist in H2A Onboarding

· Explain company personnel policies, benefits, contracts and procedures to job applicants or employees.

· Qualify and train new van drivers.

· Must be able to consistently and effectively maintain records

· Actively participates with industry events

Requirements:

· Bilingual, English/Spanish (required)- Read, Write, Verbal Communication, and translation all required for this position

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Strong organizational skills

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, excellent with computer skills

· Interpersonal problem-solving skills

· Ability to work in fast paced environment with frequent interruptions

· Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a rapidly changing environment.

· Ability to operate effectively in stressful situations

· Passion and determination to succeed

· Minimum of two years of related work experience (preferred but required)

· Maintaining professional manner consistent with company policies and standards of conduct. This includes but is not limited to confidentiality, punctuality, attendance, respect, teamwork, positive attitude and leading by example

· Must be able to effectively write reports and business correspondence. Must be able to effectively present information to large groups

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Schedule

Monday through Friday on-call weekends during Active H2A Contracts

Ability to travel up to 75% in assigned truck around Eastern Washington state.

Location/Intended Job Area

Yakima Washington (Home Base) with farms and housing in- Yakima County, Adams County and Grant County

Employment Type

Full-Time

Wages

Hourly Wages $19.50- $26.00

Salary Wages $80,200-$90,000 (must be well qualified with two or more years’ direct experience)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401(k) Offering with Match

Employee Assistance Program

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

If interested, please email your resume and pertinent information illustrating your history and qualifications to jobs@superfreshgrowers.com.

Kershaw Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,200 - $90,000