Field Worker

L&J Innovations, LLC (2026.9) · Blythe, CA

Employment period: 2026-11-16 to 2027-04-05

Hours per week: 35.0

Pay conditions

$16.90/hour for work performed in California. See Addendum A for applicable wage rates.

Job duties from the source

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.

Additional requirements

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.

Additional work locations are listed in the official order. Review its full itinerary.

Verification

H-2A disclosures

Housing: Check job order · Daily transport: Check job order · 3/4 guarantee: Check job order

How to apply

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.

Recruitment: info_lj_innovations@udwss.com