Packers and Packagers, Hand: open H-2A job orders
15 H-2A orders for packers and packagers, hand were accepted by the Department of Labor in the last 20 days, in 6 states, for 147 workers at a median offered wage of $16.24/hour. Updated Sep 17, 2026.
Across these orders: 33% require no prior experience; 93% provide employer housing; 20% charge for meals; middle half of offers $13.95–$17.64/hr.
By state
| State | Open orders | Workers | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | 62 | $16.24/hr |
| Idaho | 2 | 26 | $13.34/hr |
| Indiana | 1 | 21 | $19.13/hr |
| Arkansas | 6 | 16 | $13.95/hr |
| Michigan | 1 | 15 | $17.64/hr |
| Missouri | 2 | 7 | $18.71/hr |
All open orders
| Employer | Where | Occupation · crop | Offered wage | Workers | Season | Housing | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine Larsen Farms, Inc. | Dalhart, Dallam Co., TX | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $12.29/hr | 55 | Nov 1 → Jan 31 | Employer housing meals $16.78/day | DOL listing |
| Idaho Specialty Potatoes, LLC | American Falls, Power Co., ID | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $13.34/hr | 22 | Nov 1 → May 1 | Employer housing meals $16.78/day | DOL listing |
| Lennard Ag | Medaryville, Pulaski Co., IN | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $19.13/hr | 21 | Nov 10 → May 15 | Employer housing | DOL listing |
| Lennard Ag | White Pigeon, St. Joseph Co., MI | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $17.64/hr | 15 | Nov 10 → May 15 | Employer housing | DOL listing |
| G&M Farms LLC | Waco, Mclennan Co., TX | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $16.24/hr | 6 | Nov 15 → Mar 15 | Employer housing | DOL listing |
| J R Mayer Farms LLC | Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $18.71/hr | 6 | Nov 15 → Apr 1 | Employer housing | DOL listing |
| Big Earl Farms | Heth, St. Francis Co., AR | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $16.80/hr | 5 | Nov 10 → Mar 1 | Employer housing | DOL listing |
| Kevin H. Loveland | Fort Hall, Bingham Co., ID | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $13.34/hr | 4 | Oct 30 → Mar 5 | Employer housing meals $16.78/day | DOL listing |
| West Prairie Grain LLC | Weiner, Poinsett Co., AR | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $13.95/hr | 3 | Nov 15 → Jan 15 | Employer housing | DOL listing |
| Shonyo Farms | Manila, Mississippi Co., AR | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $13.95/hr | 3 | Nov 15 → Mar 1 | Employer housing | DOL listing |
| Robert Corbin Hess | Wynne, Cross Co., AR | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $13.95/hr | 2 | Nov 16 → Feb 15 | Employer housing | DOL listing |
| Willbrant Rice Farms LLC | Walnut Ridge, Lawrence Co., AR | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $16.80/hr | 2 | Nov 15 → Jan 15 | Employer housing | DOL listing |
| Old Prairie Farms | Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $13.95/hr | 1 | Nov 20 → Jan 23 | Employer housing | DOL listing |
| Mike Triplett Farms | Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $18.71/hr | 1 | Nov 25 → Feb 28 | Rental housing | DOL listing |
| Garrett Administrative Service LTD | Danbury, Brazoria Co., TX | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $16.24/hr | 1 | Nov 15 → Jan 15 | Employer housing | DOL listing |
How to apply
Each order links to its listing on SeasonalJobs.dol.gov, the Department of Labor's official registry, where the employer's recruitment contact and the full job description are published. U.S. workers can apply directly to the employer or through their state workforce agency, which refers applicants to these orders; H-2A employers must keep hiring qualified U.S. applicants until half of the contract period has passed.