Rice Farmer
Kenneth & Renee Staff JV
📍 El Campo, TX · Wharton County
- ✔ Housing provided
- ✔ Daily transportation
How to apply
Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26306-336001
- 📞 Phone: +1 (979) 541-9918
- ✉️ Email: reneestaff@sbcglobal.net
Employer instructions
Only applicants that meet all the minimum qualifications for employment and who are able, willing, and qualified to perform the work, who are eligible for employment in the United States, and who will be available at the time and place needed, should apply. Applicants, located in the US, and the State Workforce Agency may call, 979-541-9918, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Mon-Fri. Applicants may apply directly via phone or visit the local SWA to submit their application and be advised of the terms, conditions and qualifications for the job, pursuant to 20 CFR 655.155. The employer will screen applicants for the minimum qualifications and verify references, Applicants must provide the name and working telephone number of the previous employer who is able to verify the worker's experience in the occupation for which the worker is applying. When an applicant has not worked, in the applied field of occupation during the past twelve (12) months, up to two (2) references will be required. If hired, the applicant must be able to provide US employment eligibility and/or identification documents in verification of the applicant's right to work in the United States. The worker will be afforded the time allotted by law to produce the proper documentation as outlined on the I-9 Form. The employer will complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) of each worker.
✉️ 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 Rice Farmer (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26306-336001
Job duties
Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.
• Planting and tending to rice seeds or seedlings in paddies or fields;
• Monitoring water levels and adjusting irrigation systems accordingly;
• Harvesting and grading rice according to quality standards;
• Monitoring crop health and diseases and taking preventive or corrective measures;
• Recording information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs;
• Performing manual labor, such as cleaning, mowing, weeding, or repairing farm structures and fences;
• Following safety procedures and regulations for agricultural workers and equipment;
Requirements
| Education | None required |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not required |
| Other requirements | Driver's license required Lifting up to 50 lb |
Physical stamina, strength, and endurance are required, as well as the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and for long hours. Problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills are also valuable, as well as the ability to keep accurate records and manage budgets.
Benefits and conditions
| Schedule | 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. |
|---|---|
| Paid | Weekly |
| Housing type | Employer-provided (including mobile or range) (Garwood, Tx) |
| Housing | The housing unit is a house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a den. |
| Meals | The employer will provide without charge or deposit, three sufficient meals a day, or free and convenient cooking facilities with adequate provision of food to prepare meals, thus: Workers will be able to go to grocery stores three times a week in local stores. They will go with Kenneth Staff at the same time as he does his own shopping. They will be taken to those local stores by car. |
| Daily transportation | Every workday (Monday-Saturday), the employer (Kenneth Staff) will drive on his 2006 Nissan pickup with capacity for four people on its two benches, at 7:00 AM and will pick up the workers from their accomodation (1011 Mansfield, Garwood, TX 77442) to their workplace (15059 N SH 71 Hwy, El Campo, TX 77437). Normally, at 4:00 PM , the workers will be taken back from their workplace to their accomodation. The arrangements mentioned above will be provided free of charge to the workers. |
| Travel to the job | The workers will be provided with advance payment for daily subsistence. Furthermore, the employer will reimburse the workers for their inbound and outbound transportation at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved. |
| Pay deductions | All deductions required by law will be made from the worker's paycheck. Social security, federal and state taxes (if applicable) will only be deducted from foreign H-2A workers upon request. The employer will make the following deductions when applicable and/or upon request of the employee: loans and advances; long distance/data plans for personal telephone use. When it can be shown that damage to housing, tools and/or equipment caused by the employee (other than normal wear and tear) is willful or a result of negligence, the reasonable repair or replacement cost may be deducted from wages. Workers who quit or are terminated for cause prior to completing 50% of the contract will be required to reimburse the employer for the fill amounts of advanced and/or reimbursed transportation. |
Other work sites
- Garwood, TX · Jan 15, 2027 – Nov 15, 2027 · 2 openings
- El Campo, TX · Jan 15, 2027 – Nov 15, 2027 · 2 openings
| Case number | JO-A-300-26306-336001 |
|---|---|
| Official occupation | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (45-2092.00) |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |