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Farm Worker

  • Winchester Cotton Farmers, Inc.
  • Winchester, ARKANSAS
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Source last checked: 10/27/2026

Job summary

Farmworker (harvest, nursery and greenhouse)

Pay
$13.40 / hour
Contract start / Contract end
6/16/2026 to 3/31/2027
Education
No minimum education required

Experience required: No · 0 months of experience

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Job conditions

Pay
$13.40 / hour
Positions offered
2 positions
Schedule
Full time
Contract start
6/16/2026
Contract end
3/31/2027
Visa type
H-2A
Address
2232 Hwy 65 N
ZIP code
71677
Hours per week
66

Additional pay information

The wage offered to H-2A workers is $12.27/hr. Workers may receive salary increases and bonuses based on merit, skill, and/or experience at the sole discretion of the employer.

Duties and description

Original English description
  • Drive and operate cotton farming equipment such as tractors, ATVs, and self-propelled machinery to till soil, prepare fields, and plant cotton; Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on cotton-related machinery, vehicles, and implements; Set up and manage irrigation equipment, including laying pipes, maintaining ditches, and ensuring sufficient water supply for cotton crops; Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides using hand sprayers and other equipment to support plant health and prevent pest infestations; Conduct regular inspections of cotton fields to monitor crop development, identify pest activity, and assess overall plant health; Plant cotton seeds using appropriate planting methods and equipment, including seed drills and planters; Cultivate cotton crops through manual or mechanical means, including weeding and applying soil amendments as needed; Operate machinery to irrigate, cultivate, and harvest cotton, adjusting implements and equipment for optimal performance; Harvest cotton, ensuring care is taken to preserve fiber quality; Load and unload cotton modules and bales into trucks or storage containers, maintaining organized and efficient flow; Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport cotton around the farm and gin facility; Operate and maintain cotton processing equipment, including module feeders, gin stands, lint cleaners, and bale presses, to convert raw cotton into baled fiber; Wrap, weigh, and label processed cotton bales for storage or shipment according to industry standards; Monitor machinery during ginning operations, adjusting settings as necessary to ensure proper function and fiber quality; Maintain cleanliness and efficiency in ginning and storage areas through regular cleaning and inspection; Track cotton inventory by recording bale counts, storage locations, and processing data; Perform general farm labor including grounds maintenance, debris removal, and upkeep of work areas; Report mechanical issues or equipment malfunctions to supervisors for timely resolution.
  • Work schedules may vary, and employees may be assigned to rotating shifts, including evening or weekend work as needed. Duties may change during the workday depending on crop and weather conditions or other needs. Workers will perform a variety of general farm labor tasks as assigned, consistent with the job description and within the certified hours.
  • On August 25, 2025, DOL rescinded the rule prohibiting employers from filing a single
  • temporary agricultural labor certification to hire nonimmigrant workers under the H-2A
  • visa classification into the United States after the first date of need. As such, the employer is
  • filing a single batch for workers who are intended to be brought into the U.S. with the
  • approximate staggered start dates:
  • 1. June 16, 2026 – 2 Workers
  • 2. September 1, 2026 – 17 workers

Requirements and occupation

Education
No minimum education required
Occupation
Farmworker (harvest, nursery and greenhouse)
Experience required
No
Minimum experience
0 months of experience

Additional requirements are listed in the job description.

Listing information

Case number
H-300-26111-817105
Case status
Partial certification issued

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