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Crews for every season in the valley.

Ceres Crop Management is a licensed farm labor contractor in Shafter, California. We supply trained, bilingual crews for harvest, planting, pruning, greenhouse and packing-house work across the San Joaquin Valley — and we treat every worker with respect.

For growersI need a crewLicensed, supervised crews — with payroll, training and records handled. For workers · Para trabajadoresI'm looking for workField, greenhouse and packing jobs. Overtime after 8 hours, paid breaks, training in Spanish.
  • Licensed FLCCalifornia Labor Commissioner · 1001171930
  • MSPA registeredU.S. Department of Labor · R-WE-CA-51224110-0128
  • Bilingual crewsSupervisors and training in Spanish and English
  • Safety firstHeat, pesticide and transport safety training
What we do

From the first transplant to the last pallet.

One contractor for the whole crop year. Every crew comes with a bilingual supervisor, the safety gear and training the job needs, and clean daily records.

Farmworkers bent over rows harvesting strawberries by hand

Harvest crews

Hand harvest for table grapes, citrus, vegetables and berries, with field packing on request.

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A crew riding a transplanter, feeding seedlings into fresh ground

Planting & transplanting

Transplant-rig crews, hand planting, and nursery tray handling for row crops and orchards.

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Pruners on ladders working down an orchard row in spring

Pruning, thinning & canopy work

Dormant pruning, fruit thinning, and vine canopy work for orchards and vineyards.

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A greenhouse worker tending tall tomato vines

Greenhouse labor

Year-round crews for high-wire greenhouse tomatoes — from planting to picking.

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Workers in hairnets and gloves sorting tomatoes on a packing line

Packing house staffing

Sorters, packers, palletizers and sanitation crews for packing sheds and cold storage.

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A sprinkler watering young crop rows

Field maintenance & irrigation

Weeding, hoeing, irrigation, drip repair, field cleanup and tractor operators.

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Now hiring

Work that follows the harvest.

We hire all year. Pick a posted job or send one general application — we'll call you when the right crew is starting.

Open jobs

No jobs are posted online right now. We hire all year — send a general application or call the office.

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Valley crop calendar

When the work happens

The San Joaquin Valley grows more of the country's fruit, nuts and vegetables than anywhere else — grapes, citrus, pistachios, almonds, carrots and row crops lead the list. That means work in almost every month.

When the work happens. Typical San Joaquin Valley seasons. Weather and each grower's schedule move these dates.
WorkJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Table grape harvestSome workPeakPeakPeakPeakSome work
Citrus harvestPeakPeakPeakSome workSome workSome workPeak
Almond & pistachio harvestSome workPeakPeakSome work
Carrots & potatoesSome workSome workSome workSome workPeakPeakPeakSome workSome workSome workSome workSome work
Vegetable plantingSome workPeakPeakPeakSome workSome workPeakSome work
Orchard & vine pruningPeakPeakSome workSome workPeak
Thinning & canopy workSome workPeakPeakPeakSome work
Greenhouse tomatoesPeakPeakPeakPeakPeakPeakPeakPeakPeakPeakPeakPeak
Packing housesPeakSome workSome workSome workSome workSome workPeakPeakPeakPeakPeakPeak
PeakSome workThis monthTypical San Joaquin Valley seasons. Weather and each grower's schedule move these dates.
A field worker in a cap and face covering carrying a harvest cart
Safety

Everyone goes home the way they came.

Heat is the biggest risk in Central Valley farm work. We plan for it every day, and we train crews in their own language on heat, pesticides and ladder and vehicle safety.

1QT/HRCool, free drinking water for every worker, all shift long
80°FShade goes up for everyone on break — and any time a worker asks
95°FHigh-heat procedures and a paid 10-minute cool-down every 2 hours

How we keep crews safe

For growers

How a crew gets to your field.

Clear steps, one point of contact, and paperwork you can show an auditor.

  1. Tell us the job

    Crop, task, location, headcount and start date. We walk the field with you if it helps.

  2. We plan the crew

    We confirm headcount, supervision, transport, shade and sanitation, and give you our license and MSPA registration before we sign.

  3. Trained crew on day one

    Workers arrive trained on safety and your quality and food-safety rules, led by a bilingual supervisor.

  4. Clean records, every week

    We run payroll and keep hours, piece counts, training logs and heat plans ready if you need them.

Request a crewWhy growers choose Ceres
Two crew leads in straw hats checking a broccoli crop
Common questions

Straight answers.

How do I apply for a job?

Fill out the short application on our Apply page, or call or text the office during office hours. There is no fee to apply — and we will never charge you for a job.

Do I need experience?

No. Many jobs are entry-level and we train you on the task, on safety, and on the grower's quality rules before you start. Experienced pruners, forklift operators and crew leads are always welcome too.

What documents do I need?

After you are hired, federal law requires every employer to complete Form I-9. You choose which acceptable documents to show from the official list. We do not ask for immigration papers on the application, and we don't ask for more documents than the law requires.

How does overtime work?

In California, farmworkers earn overtime (1.5 times the regular rate) after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, and double time after 12 hours in a day. The seventh day in a row has its own overtime rules. Your pay stub shows every hour.

All questions and answers

Talk to a person

Need a crew, or need work? Call us.

Our office speaks Spanish and English. Call or text — growers and workers welcome.

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Call(661) 910-3157 Text(661) 910-3157 Mailing addressP.O. Box 329, Shafter
HoursMon–Thu 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Fri 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sat–Sun closed