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Seasonal Staffing for Food Processing

Meet seasonal production peaks with a screened, dependable workforce and full compliance support.

70,000+ labor certifications annually

50 states served

20+ years of expertise

Overview

Food processing runs on volume, and volume runs on people. When production peaks arrive, másLabor helps processors staff the line with a legal seasonal workforce and the compliance support to back it.

We manage recruiting, filing, and logistics so your throughput stays steady during your busiest windows.

Talk to a visa expert about your season

Our Approach

How másLabor helps

1 Recruit and screen dependable seasonal production workers
2 Handle DOL and USCIS filings on the right program timeline
3 Coordinate consular processing and inbound travel logistics
4 Advise on wage and housing compliance throughout the season
5 Provide a dedicated visa expert for your account

Coverage

Roles we staff

H-2B Food Processing

Crab pickers and seafood processorsFish cutters and trimmersShrimp and crawfish peelersOyster shuckersMeat and poultry processorsButchers and meat cuttersFood batchmakersBakersCooking and canning line operatorsPackaging and filling machine operatorsHand packersQuality control inspectors and sortersProduction line workersWarehouse and cold storage laborersForklift operatorsSanitation crewsMaintenance workers

H-2A Agricultural Processing

Graders and sortersPacking shed workersProduce packersHarvest-to-pack crewsHulling and processing equipment operatorsEgg packersAgricultural truck drivers

How It Works

From enrollment to arrival, handled for you

One managed process and one point of contact, from your first call to your workers on the job.

Plan

We map your season, your roles, and the right program, then build a cap-aware timeline.

File

We handle every DOL labor certification and USCIS petition, accurately and on time.

Recruit & Screen

We recruit and screen dependable workers through proven international corridors, including our own másMX.

Consular & Travel

We coordinate consular appointments and inbound travel logistics.

Arrival & Support

Your workers arrive ready, and your visa expert supports you all season.

FAQs

Common questions

It depends on the work. Processing a farm's own raw crop, like packing and grading produce on or near the farm, falls under H-2A. Plant-based processing, seafood, meat, and food manufacturing fall under H-2B. Some businesses use both.

Your need must be temporary: seasonal, peakload, one-time, or intermittent. Seafood seasons, harvest windows, and holiday production surges are common fits. Year-round plants can qualify for the surge portion of their workforce.

H-2B workers typically stay up to nine months for a seasonal or peakload need. H-2A workers stay for the length of the season, but less than one year.

H-2B is capped at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split between the first and second halves. Demand regularly exceeds supply, so filing early matters. H-2A has no cap.

Timeline and Process

Earlier is always better. For H-2B, approximately six months before your start date to secure a prevailing wage and file on time. For H-2A, approximately three to four months out.