Rice Farmer
Employer: Kenneth & Renee Staff JV
Location: El Campo, TX
Workers needed: 2
Pay: $16.24/hour
Season: Jan 15, 2027 – Nov 15, 2027
Experience: 6 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
• 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;
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
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.
Transport: 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.
Experience wanted: 6 months
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.
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