Construction worker

Farm Laborer in Sparta, MO

This is an H-2A job order, which means the employer has already applied to hire workers from outside the United States for it.

Employer: Estrella Sisters Cattle LLC
Where: Sparta, MO
Places: 4
Pay: $15 per hour
Visa: H-2A
Starts: 2027-01-02
Ends: 2027-10-30
Filed: 2026-10-19

What the work involves

Operate a wide variety of farming machinery, routine vaccinations, worming or other care that the farmer manages or performs. General livestock farming. Fix fences and make sure the cattle is fed and watered. Fertilize and maintain grass and dirt, and work with round hay bails. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping May be required to submit a post hire employer paid criminal background check. Failure to comply or felony convictions that the employer reasonably believes will impair safety of others on the worksite will result in immediate termination. The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.

How to apply

Apply directly with the employer named above. Workmerica is not an agency, takes no fee and is not involved in this hiring.

Open the original job order

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Seasonal Jobs.

What that comes to in a month

At forty hours a week, the rate in this filing works out at about $2,595 a month before tax. That is the standard full-time month of 173 hours; overtime, deductions and the cost of getting there are not in it.

How the work permit works in the United States

Employer-sponsored temporary or permanent labor certification. The employer files with the Department of Labor first. Which programme applies depends on the work and whether it is seasonal.

Published by U.S. Department of Labor, foreign labor certification