H-2AFarming and ranching

Field Worker

L&J Innovations, LLC (2026.10)

📍 Blythe, CA · Imperial County

Pay$16.90 per hour

DatesNov 16, 2026 – Apr 5, 2027

Openings77

Hours per week35

✔ Housing provided
✔ Daily transportation

How to apply

Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26260-243200

✉️ Email: info_lj_innovations@udwss.com
🌐 Website: form.jotform.com/UDWSS/lj-innovations-field-worker

Employer instructions

Applicants may apply at and be referred by any local office of a State Workforce Agency (SWA). The SWA is responsible for informing applicants of all terms and conditions of employment and notifying the employer in advance of any referrals. If appropriate, the SWA should furnish translator services. Applicants should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the job specifications and terms and conditions of employment in the Clearance Order before contacting the employer or seeking a referral. Only workers who meet all the qualifications for employment, who are work authorized, and who are willing and able to perform the work, with or without reasonable accommodation, and who will be available at the time and place needed for the duration of the contract, should contact or be referred to the employer. Applicants, workforce agency personnel, walk-ins, gate hires, etc. may report to the worksite listed on the ETA 790, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. local time ("regular business hours"), except on federal holidays, email info_lj_innovations@udwss.com for an application, or apply online at form.jotform.com/UDWSS/lj-innovations-field-worker.

If a Job Service Office refers several applicants at the same time, it is requested that the employer be advised in advance so that sufficient time may be allowed to schedule interviews. Applicants will be interviewed in person or by telephone and job offers will be extended to qualified, eligible applicants. All employees must timely complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and present documentation establishing identity and employment authorization as permitted by applicable federal law. The Employer will complete the Form I-9 verification process within the time required by law.

The employer will accept referrals from any source and continue to cooperate with the SWA by accepting referrals of all eligible U.S. workers who apply (or on whose behalf an application is made) for the job opportunity until the end of the recruitment period as specified in the job order. Applicants and referrals will not be considered until a completed and signed application is provided to the employer indicating that the worker has received a written copy of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker employment disclosures (or contract containing such disclosures)required by law.

✉️ Application email template in English

Replace what is in brackets [ ] with your details. If the employer asked for another way to apply, follow their instructions.

Subject: Application for Field Worker (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26260-243200

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Field Worker position (H-2A, case number JO-A-300-26260-243200) in Blythe, CA, from November 16, 2026 to April 5, 2027.

[Write 1 or 2 lines about your experience, for example: I have 2 years of experience working in landscaping and construction.]

I am available for the full contract period and I can send my resume and references. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
[Your full name]
[Your country] - [Your phone / WhatsApp] - [Your email]

Job duties

Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.

Workers will harvest cantaloupe and honey dew melons, including packing, stacking, cutting, pitching, and sorting product.

Broccoli Harvest- Field worker to harvest broccoli. Cut, bunch, pack and load fresh broccoli in the field. Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife. Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the stalk from the roots to prepare it to be packed into a carton, a tote or a bin. The process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of field (picking up trash, weeding (using a long-handled hoe), hoeing (using a long handle hoe), moving equipment, moving of irrigation pipes and drip tape. Pre- and Post-Harvest clean up.

Shed Labor- Workers will unload onto the line (pitchers), pack product, apply stickers, stack product, put lids on and strap product, perform traceability and receiving tagging, set up cartons and bins, sanitation.

Crew Lead- Team Leaders will additionally be responsible for checking quality, filling out paperwork, and receiving order for production. May clock in other workers. Crew Lead will be under direct supervision of First Line Supervisors.

Machine set up- Worker will check the machine for water and diesel; Put sticker on bags; Supply cartons for the day and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; move trailer, drive tractor and caterpillar.

General Labor- Weeding using long-handled hoes, transplanting, runner cutting, plant thinning, and ranch maintenance, pulling plastic, pulling of drip tape, cleaning of old and new vegetative growth on plant bed. Plant bed will be classified as "Medium" or "High" according to the amount of runners and new/old vegetative growth present during performing work task.

Agricultural Equipment Operator- Tractor drivers will drive and control tractors in fields.

Sanitation worker- Cleans, pressure washes, and moves restrooms on farms/fields.

Requirements

Education	None required
Experience	2 months
Other requirements	Lifting up to 55 lb Drug test

We require two months of recent and verifiable experience within the past two years harvesting melon and broccoli harvest. This position requires a minimum of two months for the employee to get a full understanding of the job and responsibilities. Must be able to understand work & safety instructions in English or Spanish, the languages spoken and written in the workplace.

Specific requirements include lifting up to 30-55 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing.

Benefits and conditions

Schedule	5:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Paid	Weekly
Pay details	$16.90/hour for work performed in California. See Addendum A for applicable wage rates.
Housing type	Rental or public accommodations (Blythe, Ca)
Housing	All housing is controlled by the employer. There are 18 rooms with bathrooms, showers, and lavatories. Bedding is provided. Capacity for 4 occupants per room. No kitchen facilities are available. Laundry facilities available onsite.
Meals	Employer-provided housing includes 3 meals per day, Monday through Sunday, at a reasonable cost (not to exceed [$20.00] for three meals per day) in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). The dining area will be shared with other workers occupying the housing. The employer contracted with El Campesino, Bonfacio Balderas, 805-760-2111, to prepare and provide three meals a day. The employer will be responsible for paying the vendor directly for the meals served. The employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from the closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Dining and other common areas are shared by all workers.
Daily transportation	For daily transportation, the employer will provide the following vehicles with a capacity of 411 total passengers: 2 buses, total seating capacity 154 2 buses, total seating capacity 90 1 bus, seating capacity 71 1 bus, seating capacity 52 1 bus, seating capacity 44
Travel to the job	The employer will provide workers with inbound and outbound transportation as set forth in Section I. paragraph 7(A) and (B). The employer will pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to the group of workers or permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose, including common carrier transportation.
Pay deductions	The following deductions will be made from the worker’s pay: FICA (if applicable); federal income tax withholding (if applicable); state and/or local tax withholding (if applicable). Re-issued check policy: After the first loss, mutilation or expiration of a worker's check, the company will charge a $25.00 processing fee for every reissued check, for any reason other than the company's negligence. The employer will not deduct from the wage or require any reimbursement from an employee for any cash shortage, breakage, or loss of housing, furnishings, tools or equipment, unless it can be shown that such shortage, breakage, or loss is caused by a dishonest or willful act, or by the gross negligence of the employee; medical insurance payments, if applicable; cash advances, if applicable; state sponsored retirement savings plan deductions, if applicable; and deductions expressly authorized by the worker in writing (if any).

Case number	JO-A-300-26260-243200
Official occupation	Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (45-2092.00)
Employer's agent or attorney	Western Growers Association
Posted	Oct 9, 2026

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